Studies indicate that one in 68 children fall somewhere on the autism spectrum. Some are high-functioning and may one day grow up to be scientists, engineers, architects, or artists. Others struggle with the simplest tasks of daily living. They need constant monitoring and care. Yet all face their own set of challenges. Parents work through these issues, always by their child’s side, doing all they can to ensure the best possible quality of life. It only makes sense that they – the parents – need a little help themselves sometimes.   How Autism Impacts Children and Families  Autism is a...

Eating right is a key part of ensuring a long and healthy life. However, planning your diet can be challenging, since there is a lot of contradictory information out there. One source might say a particular food is good for you, while the other offers conflicting evidence. This makes it difficult to know which way to go. No matter what your age, heart health is important to remember. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that an American suffers a coronary event every 25 seconds. Fortunately, there are a number of foods out there widely agreed upon as being...

Nut allergies are among the most common in modern society, particularly in school - age children, which is why many schools now send home a notice at the beginning of the year reminding parents to only put nut - free snacks together for their child. Despite the rise of nut allergies , there are a number of things people don't know about them, even if they themselves suffer from one . To help with this, we have compiled a list of some of the most important things you need to know about nut allergies , both if you suffer from...

In every emergency, there is some information the paramedics and other first responders need to know in order to treat you—or your loved one—with the proper care. Sometimes this information is easy to share with those that need it. Other times, it will not be so easy, which is where having an emergency bracelet is critical. As you likely know, these bracelets will give the paramedics the information they need to treat you appropriately. This information can appear directly on the bracelet or you could have directions on how to access your online medical datafile on the bracelet. In either...

In an emergency, paramedics and other first responders want to know a few things right away. Foremost amongst these is the nature of your injuries, especially if they are not physically visible. It also helps to know if you are taking any medications, have allergies, are suffering from a serious medical condition that may affect your treatment, et cetera. Sometimes you will be conscious and able to give the paramedics that information, or a loved one can do it for you. However, what happens if you are alone and unable to talk about this essential information? What if you or...