Just like eating dark, leafy green vegetables and whole grains, getting active on a regular basis can help you prevent heart disease. The average adult needs at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate…
Approximately 39.5 percent of people will be diagnosed with some type of cancer during their lifetime. However, about 50 percent of cancer cases and 50 percent of cancer deaths are preventable. Yes, preventable. The good…
Vaccines are the most effective way to protect yourself and your community from infectious disease and costly hospital bills. If more people in a population get vaccinated, it lowers the risk for those who can’t….
Wrinkles, gray hair and stiff joints are some of the most noticeable changes people experience as they get older. But did you know bladder elasticity naturally decreases as well? The bladder walls and pelvic floor…
If you are experiencing any symptoms that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have identified for COVID-19, then you need to get tested at your local urgent care. Symptoms of COVID-19 People with…
Each year in the United States, 1.1 million burn injuries require medical care. The most common cause of burn is direct contact with a fire or flame. Other thermal burns occur following exposure to heat…
Winter weather means a higher risk of getting a cold, flu, bronchitis or even COVID-19. Like flu, the coronavirus is a respiratory illness that affects the upper (sinuses, nose and upper throat) or lower (windpipe…
Every day in the United States, more than 25,000 people sprain their ankle. More than 1 million people visit emergency rooms each year because of ankle injuries. If you trip or fall unexpectedly and notice…
Getting involved in an accident, playing sports, or lifting heavy objects are all factors that can cause strains and sprains. You can develop either of the two at your upper or lower limbs. Sometimes we…
The playground is a fun place for most kids. They learn how to socialize and have fun while doing so. However, the playground can also be an unsafe place and this is largely because safety…
You’ve got an ear infection? Start here first. In the United States, more than 8.8 million people report having ear infections every single year. With such a high number of cases, it’s important to be…
There are 206 bones in adults and 231 in infants and children. With that many bones, it’s no wonder that there are times when we accidentally may break a bone or two. But, just how…
Are you experiencing symptoms of a fever, cold, or flu? If so, how can you tell the difference? It’s important that you know what you’re going through, so you can get the right treatment and…
Sprains and strains might sound similar, but they’re actually two different injuries on the body. You can sprain an ankle and strain or pull a muscle, but the pain and swelling are uncomfortable in both…
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