Author Archives: Health

Pregnant during a heatwave? ONE thing this expert says you need to be doing

With temperatures breaking records, the heat can be uncomfortable – especially if you’re pregnant. Dietitian Laura Tilt reveals how to stay hydrated and why it’s key to managing a heatwave Uncomfortable heatwave still going…. Heatwaves can have serious health implications for some. If you are elderly, sick or pregnant be sure to keep an eye… Read More »

Staff Spotlight: Q & A with Danny Johnson, CarePartners Hospice Volunteer Manager

We are so proud of all the special work our Hospice volunteers make possible. A special thanks to Danny Johnson, CarePartners Hospice Volunteer Manager. Check out his interview below: Q: Why did you choose to be a Hospice Volunteer Manager? A: Perhaps it’s a bit more like the career chose me. I am honored to… Read More »

Stay Summer Hydrated!

Summer is here and it is more important than ever to stay hydrated. Increasing water intake can often feel boring. “When I was a child, I thought the “adult drink” was coffee. When I became a teenager, I thought the “adult drink” was beer. As an adult, I’ve realized the “adult drink” is in fact…… Read More »

Brain-repair discovery could lead to new epilepsy treatments

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered a previously unknown repair process in the brain that they hope could be harnessed and enhanced to treat seizure-related brain injuries. Common seizure-preventing drugs do not work for approximately a third of epilepsy patients, so new and better treatments for such brain injuries are much needed.… Read More »