Safely Celebrating the Fourth of July Holiday
While the July 4th holiday can be festive and fun with barbecues, parades, pool parties, and fireworks, it has the potential to turn dangerous in a hurry. The last thing
Heatstroke
What is heatstroke, and how is it treated? Summer has officially arrived and with it, so has the heat. Unfortunately, the hot temperatures can put people at risk for heatstroke
Stroke Awareness and Prevention
Sometimes referred to as brain attacks, strokes occur when the brain is deprived of oxygen and essential nutrients. When this happens, the brain does not get the blood it needs,
Drowning prevention and pool safety to protect your children
Summer is here, and there’s no better way to cool off than a refreshing dip in the pool, jumping in the lake, or catching some waves at the beach. While
How to live a more stress-free life.
The Health Effects of Chronic Stress and the Few Simples Techniques You Can Use to Help Get Your Life Back to Balance Unfortunately, we can’t avoid stress. We are constantly
Vomiting as a symptom
When anyone in your family comes down with an upset stomach and vomiting, it’s essential to understand the root cause: is it a case of food poisoning, motion sickness, intestinal
How to Protect Your Child from Poison
While anyone can be a victim of poisoning, children are most often at risk. With their curious minds and carefree attitudes, they are more apt to get into something that
Trust Your Gut” When it Comes to Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain, regardless of the source, is uncomfortable. The pain can indicate anything from a mild gas or stomach cramp to a more severe, potentially fatal condition requiring immediate medical
Is Your Fever a Symptom of the Flu or COVID-19?
It’s almost been a year since COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic. Since that time, every sneeze, cough, sniffle, or hint of not feeling well may have you paranoid that
Random Acts of Kindness
What random acts of kindness can do to heal the body, mind, and soul Life has been tough lately. Despite progress with vaccines, the global pandemic is still wreaking