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Posted on November 12, 2018 - November is the month when families traditionally get together for Thanksgiving visits — and it’s also National Family Caregiver Month. Sponsored by the American Diabetes Association, November also is American Diabetes Month. So that makes this month a great time to discuss your family’s risk of diabetes.

Posted on November 7, 2018 - More people are using food delivery services these days. It’s convenient to have groceries and prepared foods delivered right to our door. But the CDC reminds us that people older than 65 are especially susceptible to food poisoning, so it’s important to be sure foods are delivered and stored safely.

Posted on November 5, 2018 - We see plenty of public service messages around the holidays warning us not to drink and drive. And these days, we can get a ticket if we’re caught texting or using our phone while behind the wheel. But there’s another driving hazard that’s pretty common during this time of year. Even if drivers have abstained from alcohol during a holiday party, heavy food can make them crave a nap—often just as they’re starting the drive home. Maybe they woke up very early to make the trip, or they spent the night in an unfamiliar place, where they tossed and turned for hours.

Posted on November 1, 2018 - November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Memory lapses and other personality changes resulting from depression might make family suspect that an older loved one is developing Alzheimer’s disease. Treatment may not only alleviate these symptoms, but could also lower the risk of dementia.

Posted on October 29, 2018 - We know it’s important to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. But what about the pesticides we might ingest when we consume fresh produce? Experts at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health recently provided guidance on this nutritional and safety issue.