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Get ready for the heat this summer. While you can and should enjoy time outdoors enjoying the sunshine, you also need to be aware of the dangers of heat stroke. Being vigilant about this condition can save your life or the lives of people you love. You need to be particularly mindful of heat stroke … Continued
The pre-season has the highest injury rate in the football world. No matter what level you’re playing at, there’s always a chance of getting injured. However, knowing the most common injuries in football can help you avoid them or know what to do when you’re facing one. Keep reading to learn more about the most … Continued
Did you know that putting ice on a burn is dangerous? Next time you burn yourself, don’t reach for that ice pack. While trying to cool down your burn might be your first instinct, the way you cool it is important. Burns are common injuries and there is a lot of misinformation about how to treat … Continued
Suppose something goes wrong and you actually do get cut or get a glass splinter. How do you deal with that, especially if it’s in your foot? How are you supposed to remove a glass splinter? The good news is that we’re here to help. We’ll give you some advice on how to remove a … Continued
Urgent care visits have increased by 119% in the last decade! This doesn’t necessarily mean that people are getting sicker. However, it does point to the great convenience of urgent care centers themselves. Urgent care centers give anyone a chance to treat minor illnesses in a short amount of time. Some centers move patients through more quickly than … Continued
On average, about 70 thousand children under 18 end up in the emergency room every day. The reasons vary to a great degree, but chances are your kid will be there at some point. Kids often end up there with a cut, wound, or abrasion which needs stitches. But parents can be gun-shy about taking … Continued
Your neck is fragile. Every year about 1 million people are affected by whiplash neck injuries. These occur when your head is thrown back and forth. The injury can be daunting. If this happens to you, it may be time to seek that advice of a medical professional. Until then, keep reading for your guide … Continued
There tends to be a lot of confusion surrounding flu season because each year it can be a little different. It’s natural to have questions about flu season, and your doctor or healthcare provider can be an important resource in guiding you through. One thing that everyone should know about flu season is the importance of … Continued
Are you experiencing pain in your abdomen? You could be one of the 48 million people who experience food poisoning in America each year. Or, you could be one of the 100 million Americans who get stomach flu every year. How do you know whether you have food poisoning or stomach flu? The symptoms of … Continued
Most people use the terms “sprains” and “strains” interchangeably to the point where they believe they’re one and the same. So first off, let’s get this out of the way: sprains and strains are actually two very different things. The question is, what makes them so different in the first place? To find out, let’s … Continued