August, 2019

Simple steps for safe grilling

Grilling is a favorite pastime for many, but cooking outdoors poses challenges for handling food safely. These six simple steps can help protect you, your family and hungry guests from a nasty bout of food poisoning the next time you fire up the grill: 1.Start with a clean grill. Always remove charred food from the grill before cooking. This reduces the risk that fresh foods will be exposed to bacteria. 2.Refrigerate. Keep meat, poultry and fish in the fridge until you're ready to grill. Then on...

A healthy plan of action for your kids

If you have a child with a chronic illness, you know the importance of daily care to keep your kiddo safe and healthy. As a parent, one of the best things you can do is make sure other adults in your child's life know what to do too. That's why if children have asthma, diabetes or another condition, it's crucial to educate school staff, coaches and caregivers about how to manage daily care or emergencies. Work with your child's doctor to complete a written care plan that spells out your child's ...

Keep an eye out for diabetes-related vision problems

When you have diabetes, seeing an eye doctor at least once a year for a comprehensive dilated eye exam is an essential task for good health. Diabetes raises the risk for several eye diseases that can steal your sight. Most of them start stealthily with few, if any, symptoms. An eye doctor can spot the diseases early when they are often easier to treat. It's important to understand the eye diseases commonly associated with diabetes, which include these four: Diabetic retinopathy. The retina is th...