06|09|2023
Firework Safety Tips
Independence Day and fireworks always go together. Since laypeople can obtain very powerful fireworks, it is important to beware of the dangers they pose. In 2021, about 11,500 people...
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06|02|2023
Common Causes of Chest Pain in Children
At some point during your child’s development, they may complain of chest pain which can be a scary experience for any parent. Fortunately, chest pain in children is rarely...
05|22|2023
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Pink eye (conjunctivitis) describes when the outer membrane of your eyeball becomes inflamed. The blood vessels beneath this layer become swollen, making the white of your eye pink or...
05|15|2023
How to Prepare Your Babysitter For An Emergency
Ensuring your children receive prompt attention during an emergency is vital to keeping them safe, and trusting a babysitter to protect your child in an emergency situation may make...
05|08|2023
6 Ways to Improve Your Intestinal Health
We all know that eating the right foods is necessary for maintaining a healthy weight and cardiovascular system, but your diet affects your body in many other ways as...
04|27|2023
How High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Affects You
High blood pressure (hypertension) affects nearly half of all Americans and is a major contributor to heart attack and stroke, the leading killers of Americans. While more common in...
04|20|2023
The Importance of Sunscreen
Wearing sunscreen daily is an important way to protect yourself not only from sunburns but also from skin cancer and early aging of our skin. We tend to only...
03|14|2023
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Overview What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)? A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that affects any part of your urinary tract. That includes your kidneys (pyelonephritis),...
03|07|2023
Preventing and Treating Common Gym Injuries
Going to the gym on a regular basis is not only a great way to prevent heart disease, but increased physical activity is also linked to improving mental health....
02|16|2023
What is COPD? (Symptoms and Prevention)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of lung diseases that makes it more difficult to exhale which causes shortness of breath. COPD is a very common disease...