One of the major perks of living in the Bay Area is its mild year-round climate. However, despite the typically moderate conditions, Bay Area residents are not wholly unfamiliar with extreme weather. Read more
Tips for Weathering a Bay Area Heat Wave
Posted on July 21, 2022 by James Florence
Posted in: Seasonal, Health Tips
Tags: summer, heat wave, home, air conditioning, climate, weather
10 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Vision
Posted on October 05, 2021 by James Florence
As one of your most important senses, your vision is something you shouldn’t take for granted. Here are some helpful tips for maintaining healthy vision. Read more
Posted in: Vision Care, Health Tips
Tags: optometry, vision care
Children’s Health FAQs: Dental, Vision & Hearing
Posted on May 06, 2021 by James Florence
Good dental hygiene should be instilled in children at a young age.
One of the most challenging aspects of raising children is caring for their health. In this article, we answer some frequently asked questions about children’s dental, vision and hearing care. Read more
Posted in: Dentistry, Vision Care, Hearing Care, Health Tips
Specialty Spotlight: Indoor Air Quality to Reduce Allergens
Posted on May 04, 2021 by Suzanne Carroll
Pollen is relentless in the spring throughout the Bay Area. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you’re probably familiar with the discomfort that arrives with the warmer weather. While there’s little you can do to control the presence of pollen outdoors, you do have options for limiting your exposure to allergens indoors. In this article, we’ll explore how you can improve your home’s air quality to alleviate allergy symptoms. Read more
Posted in: HVAC, Health Tips
Tags: hvac, indoor air quality
Social Distancing and Halloween
Posted on October 29, 2020 by Suzanne Carroll
Since California began its COVID-19 lockdown in March, many holidays and traditions have looked different this year. Graduation ceremonies were held online, Independence Day passed without local fireworks and baseball games were held in near-empty stadiums. Now, Halloween is just around the corner, and festivities promise to be more subdued than usual. While COVID-19 cases remain steady in California, they’re climbing rapidly in other parts of the country. State health officials still recommend wearing a mask when you’re outside your home, staying at least six feet away from others and washing your hands frequently. Read more
Posted in: Seasonal, Safety, Health Tips
Tags: Halloween, COVID-19, health safety
Coronavirus in the Bay Area: Helpful Links to Local Resources
Posted on June 22, 2020 by James Florence
Posted in: Safety, Bay Area, Health Tips
Is Your Livelihood Affected by Coronavirus? These Resources Can Help.
Posted on March 13, 2020 by James Florence
While the recent coronavirus pandemic has yet to reach crisis levels in the United States, it nonetheless has had a dramatic impact on daily life for some areas of the country, including the San Francisco Bay Area. From low supplies of products like hand sanitizer and toilet paper to the closure of theme parks and cancellation of live events, all Bay Area residents are feeling the effects of COVID-19, even if few are experiencing its symptoms. Read more
Posted in: Safety, Bay Area, Health Tips
Tags: coronavirus 2020