Healthy Living

This is a checkup we do in person. We call it a "physical." It's a way for us to evaluate your body. A physical is good for you even if you feel like you're in great health. It lets us collect important info that we use to track your health over time. And, it helps us find health problems you may not be aware of.

These are chemicals that are formed naturally by your body. They're highly reactive. That means they're very unstable. Free radicals easily interact with other things around them. And when they do this, they can harm the DNA strands, proteins and membranes of your body's cells.

This is a group of minerals that your body needs in very small amounts. They're an essential part of good health. Without them, your body can't work properly. Some examples of trace minerals include copper, fluoride and iodine.

Watch this video to learn self-care instructions for burns and know when to seek care.

Watch this video to understand how to set up a safe and healthy office work space.

Watch this video to learn proper lifting techniques to protect the back.

Watch this video to learn how to tense and relax muscles to find comfort and calm.

Watch this to learn how to drain blood from a nail and how to avoid infection.

Service dogs can be very friendly and loving, but they aren't the same as pets. They are specially trained to aid people with disabilities. In many cases, their owner's life depends on them. So let's take a moment to learn how to behave around these animals.

When you have a disability, it can be hard to meet people. This can make you feel isolated and lonely. But there are ways to be more socially active and make new friends. Here are some tips to guide you.

This is a disability that isn't obvious to others. And because people don't see it easily, they may not believe it's real. This can lead to misunderstandings. It can cause conflict. Let's take a moment to learn more.

This is when your body doesn't have enough water to work properly. This can make you feel sick and tired. Let's take a moment to learn more.

Dehydration happens when your body loses more water than it takes in. When you're sick, you may have a fever. You may throw up or have diarrhea. This causes you to lose a lot of water quickly. And some medications can dehydrate you, too. So when you're sick, you need to get plenty of fluids. Let's take a moment to learn more.