by Eric Abram Thanksgiving is upon us. Here are our Top 5 Thanksgiving Food Safety Tips: #1 - Wash your hands with warm soapy water for 20 seconds before/after handling turkey. #2 - According to the CDC, you should not wash or rinse raw turkey since its juices can spread in the kitchen and contaminate other foods, utensils and countertops. #3 - Never thaw your turkey by leaving it out on the counter. Bacteria can grow rapidly. #4 - Cook stuffing separately from the turkey i

November is National Diabetes Month, and this year we’re focusing on a serious health condition that is a precursor to Type 2 diabetes: prediabetes. Risk factors for prediabetes include: Being overweight Being 45 years or older Having an immediate family member with Type 2 diabetes Engaging in physical activity less than three times a week Having a history of gestational diabetes or giving birth to a baby over nine pounds Having polycystic ovary syndrome .Visit www.diabetes.o