There’s a reason mothers everywhere are adamant that even minor cuts and scrapes are carefully cleaned and bandaged. Even a small injury can open the door to a serious infection and a life-threatening condition known as sepsis.
Following the birth of her first child, a Sarasota mom embarks on a weight-loss journey with HealthFit. Read her story in her own words here and follow the link at the bottom to learn more about crafting your own personalized fitness plan with Sarasota Memorial.
Each year, approximately 1,600 people are infected with listeria and 260 people die from the infection. Learn more about what listeria is, how to avoid it, and when to seek treatment.
Sleeping pills are an increasingly common sleep aid—and perhaps too common. All have potentially dangerous side effects, and some doctors are looking at Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a safe alternative.
Summer is out and school is in. But before you send the wee ones off for another (or their first!) year of scholastic enterprise, take a moment to re-familiarize your favorite student and yourself with some basic tips to keep everyone healthy and safe this year.