There’s only one official Fathers Day, but our dads feel the spirit every day of the year
In some previous generations, fathers played a limited role in raising their children. Mothers were expected to keep the kids clean, quiet and out of the…
Month: June 2016
Why is June 14 designated National Flag Day?
If you were stopped on the street by a reporter, how would you answer this question? With a shrug? Sadly, you’re not alone. Our veterans and current…
Take Your Dog to Work Day Bring out Fido’s bowtie or Fifi’s favorite boa
Friday, June 24 is Take Your Dog to Work Day (TYDTWD), the 18th annual event. Known as ‘man’s best friend,’ dogs are valued for their companionship,…
June, July are the ‘Fireworks Safety Months’
The only safe way to use illegal fireworks is by not using them. Nancy Blogin, President of the National Council on Fireworks Safety, urges consumers to…
June 9-16: National Nursing Assistants Week Giving CNAs R-E-S-P-E-C-T Year-Round
Nursing assistants are key players in the lives of the people in their care. Each day, more than 4.5 million caregivers provide hands-on care to our…
OTC pain relievers – Best combinations
If it were introduced today, aspirin would be a prescription drug, says Dr. John T. Farrar, quoted in Consumer Reports. Aspirin, like all common…
Drugs that are less available now
Opiods: Prescription pain pills, such as oxycodone (Oxycontin) and hydrocodone (Vicodin), Demerol and Cilaudid. Tramadol, which is a narcotic-like pain…
Drug agency clamps down on pain pills
The Drug Enforcement Administration is shutting down pill mills across the country since the Centers for Disease Control issued new guidelines for pain…
Health in the News: At last, a new class of migraine drugs is being developed
Several companies are in the late stages of testing a new class of migraine drug. These drugs target a chemical known as CGRP, which researchers find is…
Royale Chicken-Asparagus Roulade A recipe fit for the Queen!
Queen Elizabeth II officially celebrates her 90th birthday in June and also her 63rd year as Queen, breaking the record of Queen Victoria to become the…