Articles
Building beds for kids
I usually talk about electrical and safety topics in this column. This month, I’d like to do something a little different and devote this space to one of our favorite charities—Sleep in Heavenly Peace of Lake/Geauga County. The tagline of this grassroots, volunteer-run 501(c)3 charity really resonates with us: “No kid sleeps on the...
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The Helicopter Daughter features the Happy Everything line
Karen Hadden, owner of The Helicopter Daughter in Mentor, fills her shop with items that soothe, delight, pamper and humor her customers—offering them just what they need to lift spirits and lower stress. Karen opened The Helicopter Daughter after being a caregiver to her own parents took a toll on her both mentally and physically. “I...
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Take this venous health quiz
Venous disease is a common condition affecting more than 30 million Americans. However, many people are not being treated because they haven’t been properly diagnosed or blame their symptoms on something else: “I’m just getting older.” “I was on my feet all day.” “I need to exercise.” “I must be dehydrated.” “It’s no big...
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Common questions about hearing
World Hearing Day is Sunday, March 3. My practice raises awareness and educates people in our community by attending public events, health fairs and senior centers. To reach more people, I thought I’d use this column to answer some common questions: Why are hearing aids so expensive?Before a device comes to market, it must go through years...
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Building healthier bodies
With warming temps and sunnier skies, this month is traditionally the time people who like to run, hike or walk come out from hibernation. Whether you’re a longtime runner or just starting out, it’s important to consider the benefits of building muscle when it comes to preventing injury. According to the National Institutes of...
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