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November is National Diabetes Month. During this time, we want to bring awareness to the condition that affects 9.4% of the U.S. population. Diabetes causes the body to either not produce insulin or to not use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone that enables the body to use sugar for energy, or store it for future use. When insulin levels are not being used properly, energy levels are effected and long-term health complications can occur. This can include heart disease, kidney failure, blindness, and in some cases; death. There are two types of diabetes. Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 causes the body to not produce insulin and only accounts for about 5% of those diagnosed. Type 2 is more common and causes the […]

Recently, the opioid crisis made headlines when the President declared it a public health emergency. This epidemic is a major concern, but what does it mean and why is it happening? Let’s start with the basics. First, what is an opioid? An opioid is a type of drug that includes illegal substances such as heroin and opium. Synthetic opioids are legal and often prescribed to treat severe and chronic pain. Prescription opioids include: Demerol Fentanyl Hydrocodone (Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Vicodin) Hydromorphone (Dilaudid, Exalgo) Methadone (Dolophine, Methadose) Morphine (Astramorph, Avinza, Kadin, MS Contend, Ora-Morph, Roxanol) Oxycodone (Encode, OxyContin, Percocet, Roxicet) Opioids disrupt pain signals in the brain which can make these drugs highly addictive. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse in 2015, an estimated […]

Halloween is one day that many children look forward to every year. Who doesn’t love to dress up for one night and collect pounds of your favorite candy? Although trick-or-treating is extremely fun and should be carefree, there are still safety precautions that should be taken. Check out our top 10 Halloween safety tips below: While trick-or-treating, always stay on sidewalks while walking from home to home  Always remember to look both ways when crossing the street Carry a flashlight with you to ensure a safe and well-lit commute Younger children should always be accompanied by a parent or adult If driving through a neighborhood, drive slowly and be very alert. Children are twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween […]

Today, October 13, 2017, is officially the Navy’s 242nd birthday. It is hard to believe that the Navy has been around for over two centuries, but it is also hard to imagine the country without it. The Navy was established in 1775 by the Continental Congress to fight against the British. After the revolutionary war, the Navy was shut down. Soon after, the need for the Navy was recognized after pirates became an international threat, thus, the Navy was brought back permanently in 1794. Since then, the Navy has proved themselves as a constant source of security to America. We are forever grateful to all those who have served and continue to serve today! U.S. Navy Facts: In the war of 1812, the U.S. Navy […]