The most common call to my office for lost hearing aids is that the individual was in the hospital or rehabilitation facility when the hearing aids were lost. Another common place to lose hearing aids is in a test situation, such as having an MRI, an outpatient procedure or other situation that requires you to remove hearing aids at a facility. You need to wear the hearing aids prior to testing because you want to hear what is being said. Decisions are being made creating an element of stress … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Hearing Aids Safe
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How to Make Sure You’re Safely Getting Enough Vitamin D
Often, after recommending that patients protect themselves from the sun, I am asked, “Shouldn't I get sun exposure to get Vitamin D?” It's true that there has been concern that sunscreen use prevents the synthesis of vitamin D by the skin. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that is vital for strong bones and a healthy immune system. Without vitamin D, the body cannot process calcium and phosphorus – two minerals necessary for healthy bones. The American Academy of Dermatology does not … [Read more...] about How to Make Sure You’re Safely Getting Enough Vitamin D
Safe Grilling with Antibiotic-Free Meats
Summertime is barbecue season and with that comes an increased risk for food-borne illnesses. You can minimize your risk of getting sick with safe handling practices along with employing proper cooking times and temperatures. You can also reduce your risk by choosing meats produced from animals that are raised without antibiotics. While antibiotics are critical to treating diseases in humans and animals, the non-therapeutic use of these drugs on farms and in animals is creating strains of … [Read more...] about Safe Grilling with Antibiotic-Free Meats
Technology Security Tips
Jan. 17 Flag Tech Talk Kickstand Cafe, 6 p.m. Basic Security Tips to Keep You Safe Presented by Joe Bodin of Flagstaff Central.com, This month, Flag Tech Talk is going to be Flag Tablet Talk! The iPad started the trend and there are now dozens of tablets out there. What is the big deal? Should I buy one? What do I do with the one I just got for Christmas? We will talk about iPad's versus Android tablets. We will discuss the things tablets do well and not so well. Tablet features, apps, … [Read more...] about Technology Security Tips
Basic Security Tips to Keep You Safe
Basic Security Tips to Keep You Safe Join us for the next Flag Tech Talk lecture on Tuesday, October 18th at 6 p.m. at Kickstand Kafé. Learn some of the most basic ways you can protect yourself on the internet. So many people do things that open themselves up to problems on the web without even knowing it. Today, there are thousands of websites being hacked, security breaches, computer viruses, email scams, and identity theft that frightens people. All of this can be minimized or … [Read more...] about Basic Security Tips to Keep You Safe
Is It Really Is Safe to Go Back In the Water?
Ever thought about opening your own business? Well, think again. If statistics are reliable, most businesses go out of business within their first decade (as high as 60% according to some reports). The turnover of storefronts from Hunt Avenue to Aspen during the past several years is enough to convince. Nevertheless, owning your own business remains strong on the list of American dreams, and just as many new businesses start each day for every one that closes its doors. According to most … [Read more...] about Is It Really Is Safe to Go Back In the Water?
