There are many ways to be proactive about staying healthy-from having a balanced diet and getting enough sleep to exercising. Having recommended cancer screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies is another way to take control of your health.

Falls are the leading cause of injuryrelated death in U.S. adults aged 65 or older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The economic impact of falls is immense, with fatal falls estimated to cost $754 million and nonfatal falls $50 billion annually. As the aging population enters long-term care facilities, fall prevention will become an increasingly important public health priority. The good news is a novel approach has recently come to light.

No matter which teams fans support, they’re sure to get hungry watching the action play out. That’s why game day hosts need to plan for various foods to keep guests satiated as they follow the scores.

As an anesthetist, Sal Ciresi spends his days in and out of the operating room and is unable to take breaks during procedures frequent began interfering with his tried crossing his legs and limiting his water intake so he wouldn’t have to go as often. from the operating room, Sal found himself strategizing how bathroom social events or while traveling with his grandkids.

In much the same tone as Christmas Abroad last weekend, here are some New Year’s traditions from across the globe. Do you think that you would adapt any of these ways to celebrate into your own New Year’s traditions?

’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled, all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her ‘kerchief and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.

It’s been well-established that physical activity like walking, yoga and going to a fitness center health older adults. These include better sleep, less anxiety and reduced risk of heart disease, along with many other benefits that may improve overall health.

Traditions are deeply rooted in every family, passed down from generation to generation. What one family may look at as tradition, another family might not recognize. Some traditions have been interwoven to create a wonderfully diverse tapestry that combines the new and old in brilliant harmony.

While packing bags and backpacks for school, there's one essential that may be overlooked: Children's self-esteem. Although many children may feel confident and self-assured at home, they can feel differently in the classroom. When children have high self-esteem, they're less likely to reflect negative feelings toward others.

It’s not exactly a new word to me. But I’m pretty sure I’d never actually used the word “pre-determine” in a sentence until my pastor referred to it recently -- and in a way that turned on a bright light in my noggin.