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According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 15,000 people were treated for fireworks injuries in emergency rooms in 2020. In addition, injuries and deaths from fireworks increased by 50 percent between 2019 and 2020. Forty-four percent of those injuries were burns, 30 percent involved the hands and fingers and 22 percent affected the head, face and ears. USCPSC data also indicated that 15 percent of injuries affected the eyes. The majority of injuries (66 percent) occurred around the July 4th holiday, but it’s important that individuals exercise caution whenever they celebrate with fireworks. And those precautionary measures should remain in place when using sparklers, which the USCPSC indicates caused 900 injuries in 2020.

The Unseen Mental Health Effects of the Pandemic

The Unseen Mental Health Effects of the Pandemic

Since the beginning of the COVID- 19 pandemic, increases in mental S health issues have been widely documented. While diagnoses like anxiety and depression are more common, other problems, such as eating disorders, have not been discussed as frequently.

How to Identify an Eating Disorder

The first step in effective treat ment is identifying a problem. Discussing the answers to these questions with your doctor may help you pinpoint an eating dis order and get you on the path toward recovery. Take the survey to find out if you may have an eating disorder at alsana.com/survey.

Seas the day

Seas the day

“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Shakespeare may have penned that sentiment but the generations following him have worn the blush off.

It Pays to Give

It Pays to Give

In a world fraught with social, political and environmental strife, a mindset that involves a more community-driven approach can make a meaningful diference. Each person’s contributions to improve the earth can send a ripple efect that ultimately transforms communities and the people who live within them.

A Recipe That Tastes Good While Doing Good

A Recipe That Tastes Good While Doing Good

Even the best-tasting desserts can be prepared with thoughtful ingredients and habits that promote sustainability. This Better Than Mama’s Banana Pudding recipe features responsibly sourced products, compostable ingredients and other options to be earthfriendly, including recyclable packaging.

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