What Is Dementia?

Dementia is a mental disorder that is characterized by a constellation of signs and symptoms that include disturbances in attention, behavior, memory, reasoning, executive function and mood amongst others. About 5 million Americans currently suffer with Dementia.

Know Your Skin

Skin cancer is often curable if found early enough. That’s why it’s very important you know your skin and what spots to look out for. Check out the infographic below to learn more.

Have a Heart

Are you an organ donor? If so, congratulations — you are among the 42 percent of the adult population in the U.S. who are registered as organ donors in state donor registries. A simple check on the ‘donor’ box option at the DMV may reduce the devastation of the 18 people who die each day from lack of available organs for transplant.15 percent of patients die while waiting for a new heart. Organ donation saves lives. Be an organ donor.

The Good Immune Guide

The immune system is the body’s last line of defense against infection and disease – and if your eating and lifestyles habits aren’t in check, it can really suffer. So, take some advice from A.Vogel and make sure your immune system is in tip-top shape before the Winter.

In the Nurse’s Office: Common Sicknesses in Schools

It’s November, which means the holiday season is nearly here. With all the joy and family gatherings the holidays bring comes injuries and illness, too. Keep your family healthy this year by understanding – and avoiding – the most common holiday accidents. This infographic looks at some of the most common sicknesses in schools.

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2013

Looking at the statistics for breast cancer can be scary. This disease is the second leading cause of cancer related death in women, and it’s estimated that nearly 1 in every 8 women will develop breast cancer over their lifetimes. When you look at the big picture though, there are a lot of positives worth remembering.