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1 in 5 US adults visit the emergency room every year. However, you might not know when to go to the ER for a cut. After all, most cuts aren’t severe and heal properly with a first-aid kit. But you must understand when a cut is severe enough to warrant an ER visit. If you ...

On August 16, 2022, 6,750 new COVID cases were reported in Texas, bringing the seven-day average to 9,540. Although hospitalizations have decreased, the average number of new cases is increasing. As kids are heading back to school, concerned parents are looking for back-to-school tips regarding health and safety. Keep reading to ...

Being a parent has to be the hardest job on the planet. There are so many things to keep in mind to ensure your child’s health stays optimal. That’s why using a health and wellness checklist can be so valuable. If you’ve never encountered such a checklist, you are in the ...

Food poisoning peaks in the summer months, making it essential to learn the best grilling safety tips to make sure your BBQ food is correctly prepared. But, what are the techniques for ensuring your food is clean and that your meal is cooked through and free from bacteria? Even a small ...

It can be easy to forget about sun protection. In fact, about 30 percent of adults don’t exercise sun protection, according to the National Cancer Institute.  Sun safety practices are critical during the summer as people spend more time outside in swimming pools and parks. Protect yourself from dangerous ...

Over 36 million Americans regularly practice yoga in one form or another. Practitioners often extol the exercise’s virtues and benefits. But are the improvements people feel after doing yoga legitimate? Or are they simply a result of the placebo effect? While some of the benefits of yoga for men and women ...

According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 20 adults has a headache almost every single day. So, if you’ve experienced this type of pain recently, you’re not alone.  But if your head hurts often, you may have a few questions and concerns about your health. For starters, what causes headaches? On top ...

July is National Parks and Recreation Month, making it the perfect time to visit your local parks with your family. However, whether you’re planning a camping trip or you want to take a hike in nature, you need to stay safe.  Of course, you want to make sure that your ...

A hurricane is a serious weather event and should be treated as such. If the correct actions are not taken when storms and hurricanes do strike, the consequences can be disastrous. According to the National Safety Council, tornadoes and hurricanes were responsible for 77 deaths and over 700 injuries in ...

More than 650 people die annually from heat-related illnesses, even though these deaths and illnesses are preventable. These illnesses result from exposure to extreme heat. It causes a rise in body temperature where it can no longer cool itself properly. This summer, it is essential to protect yourself against heat-related illnesses. Read ...