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What to Engrave on Your Medical ID Bracelet
You’ve learned about the benefits and peace of mind a medical ID bracelet can provide, and you’re ready to buy your first one. Medical alert jewelry, like this, is designed not only to be stylish but also functional in conveying critical information during emergencies. But if you’ve never worn an ID bracelet before, you might be wondering: What is the best information to include?
Peace of Mind: How to Choose the Best Medical ID
Buying a medical ID can be a lifesaving move, but for most people just any old ID won’t do. After all, you’ll likely be wearing your new medical ID band a lot, so it pays to take a few minutes to think through exactly what you need. Here’s our quick checklist for finding the best medical ID for you or your loved one.
What Do First Responders Want to See on Medical Bracelets?
When Matt Bonafede's father was in a serious bike accident, his mother was notified almost immediately thanks to the ROAD iD medical bracelet he was wearing at the time - and the emergency professional who took the time to make the call. "That was pretty rad," says Bonafede. He should know. He is Captain One with the Los Angeles City Fire Department and has been working in emergency medicine for more than 20 years.
After the Bike Crash: “I Wasn’t Sure if I’d Ever Ride Again.”
David Bonafede says he's 66 going on a 67-year-old teenager. Every week, he hikes the Whittier Foothills in California, exercises at the gym at least three times, and rides his bike more than 100 miles. Despite his passion and drive, a bike crash one fateful day almost made him put the bike away for good.
3 Best Exercises to Improve Your Pickleball Game
Get more out of the game and head off injuries with this expert advice.
What to Do Before Saying Yes to Orthopedic Surgery
Just because orthopedic surgery is an option doesn’t mean it’s your only option. Try these other strategies before you decide to go under the knife.
Sciatica Pain? 6 Myths and Truths You Need to Know
Sciatica can be a pain in the butt — literally. Here’s how to separate fact from fiction when it comes to this common form of nerve pain.
I Value Food
IValueFood.com is an awareness campaign from Sustainable America that that takes a fresh look at how food gets wasted and offers tools individuals can use to make a real impact on this pressing issue. Based on the latest research on food waste, this interactive, mobile-friendly digital campaign is designed to educate consumers about the urgent food waste problem in America and empower them to take ownership of the solutions.
Leftovers, Not Landfills
You (yes, you) waste about 400 pounds of food every year. Here’s why food waste matters and how to change your habits.
Growing Farmers
As the population of farmers who grow our food ages, a new effort in Ohio aims to help beginning farmers follow in their footsteps.
The Next Frontier
In the farm-to-table sequence, the next big step is getting food beyond home and restaurant kitchens and into large institutions.
Few people dispute the value of eating more locally produced food. It’s generally fresher and healthier, it keeps money in the local economy, and it promotes a sense of community. That being said, there is very little local food available through most of our region’s biggest food providers: institutions like schools, hospitals and corporate cafeterias.
Mastering the Art of Light in Paintings of Water
Glittering bits of reflected light on water elicit a sense of energy and peace in Deborah Quinn-Munson’s depictions of New England landscapes.
Kaleidoscopic Color in Paintings of Nature
Sharon Pitts paints watercolors in a style that makes the most of the variety of color and shape in the natural world.
Still Life Composition Made Modern
Kari Tirrell revitalizes the still life genre in her colorful paintings that feature nontraditional subject matter.
The Story of One Artist’s Return to Painting
It took Linda Mutti three decades to return to painting, but her impressionistic landscapes were worth the wait.