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Summer is finally here, and we are ready to enjoy it! During all the fun you may have planned, remember these safety tips to make your summer shine bright! Sun Safety: •       For young children, schedule activities in early morning…

It’s Memorial Day Weekend! The official start of summer is here. It’s a time for gathering with friends and family for outdoor fun and remembering lost veterans. Whether you are planning to travel, grill, host a picnic, have fun in…

We all love summer!  Yes, it’s a fun time to “slide” away from academics, but don’t let your sleep slide! It is easy to get off schedule during the summer when out of the school routine. We think of summer…

Warm weather is now coming in, and with it - hopefully - comes the urge to get outside and have some fun. We are all for that. When you’re outside, you’re being active, social and feeling good! Let’s just be…

Whether it’s from work, family or any number of sources - just about all of us goes through stressful periods. And people respond to stress differently, which makes a “one-size-fits-all” solution difficult to prescribe. Even so, if you are feeling…

  Spring is now (officially) here, and that’s not the only season that’s started… Welcome to Allergy Season. The good news? You’re not alone. The bad news? If you have seasonal allergies, you still have them, no matter how many…

It may sound funny, but one of the best things you can do for better health… close your eyes. And sleep. However, did you know that more than 50 million Americans report they are not getting enough rest? A lack…

We are on them all the time, it seems. And with all that time and pressure - your feet can hurt. As inconvenient and irritating as it can be, know that you are not alone. The American Pediatric Medical Association…

Did you know that more than 28 million (!) Americans develop some kind of musculoskeletal problem each year? Whether it’s from work, exercise, fun, or just an accident - lifting that box the wrong way - from time to time,…

UAB Medical West’s Diabetic Education Meeting in September will feature special guest speaker, Kelly Garner from Birmingham. The meeting will be held on Thursday, September 24th at 6 p.m. at UAB Medical West Hospital - Civic Room located on Level…