Tips on Treating Diabetes
Diabetes is a demanding disease, currently affecting 30.3 million people in the United States. Since the disease ranks as the 7th leading cause of death in the U.S., caring for your diabetes is essential. The unfortunate reality for people with diabetes is that regulating the condition is a daily challenge. While it is a balancing act to […]
Can You Prevent Ear Infections?
While earaches are most common in young children, these infections can affect people of all ages. If you or a loved one is prone to ear infections, then it is helpful to learn more about why these problems happen and what you can do to prevent ear infections. What Causes Ear Infections? Usually, […]
What is the Most Commonly Broken Bone?
Any bone in the body can be fractured or broken, but certain bones are more prone to these injuries. Most of the time, the break or fracture results from a collision, fall, or other trauma. Bones create the structure of the body through the skeletal design. Additionally, bones are essential attachment points for muscles, […]
Understanding Stroke Symptoms: A Guide to Saving Lives
Understanding Stroke Symptoms: A Guide to Saving Lives In recognition of World Stroke Day, understanding the symptoms of a stroke could save your life or someone else’s. Stroke symptoms can be subtle, but what is happening inside the brain can be life-threatening. Approximately 800,000 Americans suffer from strokes each year, and the CDC states that […]
Chest Pain and What It Can Mean
Chest pain can be an alarming symptom to experience! But just because you are experiencing pain, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re having a heart attack. Instead, it might be happening due to problems in the esophagus, lungs, ribs, muscles, or nerves. This pain is not something to ignore, which is why you shouldn’t hesitate […]
How Much Sleep Do Children Need?
Knowing how much sleep children need is a concern as parents shift their focus from packing towels and swimsuits for summer camp to the anticipation (or dread) of hitting the books, sleep schedules take on a renewed importance. In summer, children and teens tend to go to bed later and sleep in. Their body clocks […]
Trampoline Parks and Injuries Are On The Rise
Kids (and adults) of all ages cannot seem to resist the allure of trampolines! Although sky-high jumping and daring flips and stunts may seem like a fun and easy way to exercise or occupy those lazy afternoons, parents should be aware that recreational trampoline use can lead to increased injuries! Each year, trampoline-related injuries result […]
Sports Related Eye Injuries and Prevention
More than 25,000 people seek treatment for sports-related eye injuries each year. The good news is that almost all of these injuries can be prevented. Whatever your game, whatever your age, you need to protect your eyes! Take the following steps to avoid sports eye injuries: Wear proper safety goggles (lensed polycarbonate protectors) for racquet sports or […]
Is It Cold or Allergies
How can you tell, is it a cold or allergies? Seasonal allergies and the common cold can be so much alike that it’s sometimes hard to tell the two apart. But look closely and you can find clues about what’s going on. Ask yourself four questions to help figure out if your child could have […]