A Healthier Start to the School Year The first weeks of school in Everett bring a mix of excitement and adjustment — new schedules, heavier backpacks, sports tryouts, and long hours of studying. While parents focus on supplies and homework routines, it’s easy to overlook something just as important: your child’s physical well-being. From posture at the desk to the…
As summer winds down and the new school year approaches, parents and children alike are gearing up for the transition back to classrooms and routines. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), many parents experience significant anxiety related to the transition back to school. This anxiety can stem from concerns about their children’s adjustment, academic performance, and…
If you’re over a certain age (or a very active youth), you may know the feeling of back pain. It comes on from lifting, bending, playing, or even sitting in one position just a little too much. This type of pain can be one of the most debilitating out there. Fun fact: even if you didn’t necessarily bring on an…
Summer is almost here! Soon, it will be time for sunny skies, pool parties, barbeques… and plenty of injuries. your summer tan, it’s important to keep yourself safe — and we have a few tips to help you! Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate The EPA estimates that extreme heat takes the lives of around 1,300 Americans each year. Heat-related illnesses are most…
Workplace injuries While many folks today are telecommuting if they can due to the global health crisis, some people still have job sites or a cubical to commute to for work. Companies are supposed to adhere to safety protocols and training but at the end of the day, things still can happen. And during this trying time some companies are…
