BUG OFF: Tips For Preventing And Treating Bites This Summer Article By | Lasha Markham for VITAL RECORD Read the full Article HERE Enjoy the outdoors this season with expert tips on preventing and caring for common bug bites There are many things which define a Southern summer: sweet tea, … [Read more...]
Brazos County Proclaims September Suicide Awareness Month
Brazos County Proclaims September Suicide Awareness Month Information courtesy of | Brazos County Commissioner In a significant move towards mental health advocacy, the Brazos County Commissioner has proclaimed September as Suicide Awareness Month. This proclamation underscores a commitment to … [Read more...]
Pneumonia in Seniors: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
Pneumonia in Seniors: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention Article Courtesy of Comfort Keepers There are many benefits that come with getting older, but there are also factors to be aware of when it comes to our health and wellness. As we age our body’s natural defenses become less … [Read more...]
Protecting Against Falls In The Bedroom And Bathroom
Protecting Against Falls In The Bedroom And Bathroom Article + Photo provided by | The Center for Population Health and Aging Home, self-modification can create safer living environments More than 36 million older adults fall each year, with an estimated 8 million resulting in injuries such as … [Read more...]
Suicide Prevention And Awareness Group To Host 4th Annual Conference
Suicide Prevention And Awareness Group To Host 4th Annual Conference Information courtesy of Brazos Valley Coalition on Suicide Prevention The Brazos Valley Coalition on Suicide Prevention is hosting their Fourth Annual Conference on Suicide Prevention and Awareness - “Surviving The Storm: … [Read more...]
Not Another Aggie: Suicide Awareness Walk 2019
Join the Texas A&M community for the Not Another Aggie: Suicide Awareness Walk on Sept. 10, 2019 which is also World Suicide Prevention Day. The event kicks of at 7:00 p.m. with live music from the TAMU Percussion Studio. There will be time to interact with local resources, receive a free … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Osteoarthritis: Prevention and Treatment
What You Need to Know About Osteoarthritis: Prevention and Treatment Article by | Danie Fallon PT, DPT, MBA, Director of Therapy Services at the College Station Medical Center Arthritis is a general term that often describes joint pain or joint disease and is one of the contributing factors to a … [Read more...]
Foods that Can Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease
article courtesy of Comfort Keepers® Heart Health as We Age As we age, the risk of heart disease can increase due to a condition known as atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis occurs when the arteries begin to narrow from plaque buildup in the arterial walls, disrupting blood flow throughout the … [Read more...]