Your children might accumulate veritable piles of candies, taffies, and sweet junk from their friends this Purim. Brightly colored. Happily collected. You might have to be the one to rain on their parade. How to do it? Here’s how some parents escape Purim with their children’s teeth unscathed: Here’s my scientific method: I put aside […]
What is a mental health day? You may have heard the term but aren’t what it means. A mental health day is a day off that’s specifically geared toward stress relief and burnout prevention. Taking sick days for physical health is very common, but the practice of taking time off work to tend to your […]
Drinking hot beverages during the winter is a great way to beat the chill, but did you know it could also help to keep you healthy? Of course, not every hot drink has health benefits, but some of your favorite drinks could help you fight off a seasonal cold. The next time you head to […]
At United Refuah, we see it as our goal to keep our members informed of health advances and trends. But before jumping on any trend bandwagons, make sure to look into it and make sure it will have real health benefits for you and your lifestyle. Here are a few health trends that are expected […]
It’s called the harvest season for a reason. Autumn brings an influx of ripe produce just begging to be made into healthy dishes. Load these fall foods onto your plate to take advantage of the best nutrition — and flavor — of the season. Here’ a list of ten of the healthiest foods for you […]
With the more than 74,560 lab-confirmed flu cases in the U.S., according to data collected by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it’s very important to take preventative measures so you and your family doesn’t catch the dreaded virus. Get a flu shot The first line of defense against the flu is to make […]
Several studies in recent years have shown that one surprising method for escalating sleep quality and improving overall health is moving from sleeping indoors to the fresh air of the outdoors. One of the biggest reasons sleeping outside is a helpful sleep aid is the exposure to natural light. One study showed that “Increased exposure […]
Did you know that September is National Honey Month? Honey is a real superfood, created from beginning to end in nature. Honey has been used for thousands of years, dating back to the ancient Egyptians who used it to treat and heal wounds, says WebMD. Today it’s favored not only for its sweetness, but for its […]
It’s back-to-school time again…. Children all over the world are heading back to classrooms and schoolyard playgrounds. While those environments are nearly impossible to regulate, there are many preventative measures a health-conscious parent can take for a healthy start to the school year: Schedule a wellness visit. Child wellness visits are eligible for sharing as […]
United Refuah was proud to be featured on a recent B-Tank episode that was released on May 15th, 2019. Eli Ofel and Isaak Yakubov, founders of LEAA, a healthcare company that offers fast, reliable and comprehensive quality healthcare in the comfort of the patients’ homes, talked about partnering with United Refuah Healthshare. LEAA will send […]