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Posted: Sep 24, 2024

DIY First Aid: What You Need & When To Use It

How to stock your home first aid kit with all the essentials

Maintaining a fully stocked first-aid kit is a must for every household — as is knowing when to treat at home, when to head to an urgent care center and when to call 9-1-1.

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Posted: Sep 11, 2024

Spotlight On Sepsis

How to Spot the Signs and When to Seek Treatment (Immediately)

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.

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Posted: Aug 20, 2024

The Dangers of Sleep Medication vs the Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

By Internal Medicine Specialist Randall C. Raine, DO

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.

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Posted: Aug 6, 2024

School Safety 101

Eat right, travel safely and stay home if sick

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.

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Posted: Jul 22, 2024

Staying Safe From Recreational Water-Related Illnesses

AKA “There’s poop in the water, don’t drink that.”

Swimming is great way to beat the heat and have fun, not to mention get a full-body workout. But swimming in contaminated waters or not practicing good water hygiene can put swimmers at risk of some pretty unpleasant parasites and infections. Follow these simple rules to help prevent any water-related illnesses.

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