It’s wonderful that more people are staying active through sports and other vigorous activities like running 26-mile marathons. But overactivity or a misstep can easily lead to muscle injuries. If you’re feeling unusual muscle pain and think you may have a torn muscle, what can you do to treat it? What Does it Mean to [...]
Finding blood in stool can be scary! It could mean there is a major medical problem or it could be something a lot less serious. Bloody stools may indicate an issue in the gastrointestinal area. It can result from issues in the stomach, intestines, esophagus, rectum, or colon. What Causes Blood in Stool? Hemorrhoids, constipation, [...]
Sodium has earned a bad reputation over the years because of its link to high blood pressure. Excessive amounts of sodium can be detrimental to your health, but your body needs sodium to function. So how much salt can you have daily? Let’s take a look at the medical community’s recommendations, including a few factors [...]
With coronavirus and flu season underway, what can you do to prevent getting sick? Yes, washing your hands frequently is a great start. But what about your diet? Why not add foods to your grocery list that can help boost your immune system? Orange juice is a favorite go-to because of its vitamin C, but [...]
Now that it’s clear that school will be done remotely for many, parents and teachers will have to be creative in making sure that all educational needs are being met. While math, reading, science, and social studies can be done in the virtual classroom, physical education will need to be a bit more hands-on. The [...]
Achoo! Sniffle! Parenting often feels like a battle against colds and runny noses, especially as the temperatures drop. While we may be all too familiar with our kiddos’ boogers, how much do we really know about snot? Where does snot come from and what is it meant for? Why do we sneeze? When we learn [...]
If you're searching for COVID-19 ERs, there's a few things you should know. Even before the corona pandemic, people dreaded going to emergency rooms. This is mainly due to long wait times and cold and uncomfortable waiting rooms. Now, folks needing attention for cuts, broken bones, chest pain, or whatever medical emergency they’re dealing with, [...]
As a caregiver to the sick or aging, what do I need to know to get through this challenging time? Caring for a loved one is one of the most selfless and rewarding jobs you can ever do. However, tending to someone else’s needs minute to minute can wear on even the strongest of people. [...]
The flu can be caught anytime throughout the year, but fall and winter are the prime seasons for spreading the flu. During this 2020-2021 flu season, it's even more important for people to be prepared for the flu and take extra precautions to keep themselves and their families safe. Since flu symptoms and coronavirus symptoms [...]
Doctors and emergency rooms are beginning to see pockets of COVID-19 as schools open. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. What about all the other cases that go unreported because symptoms aren't severe enough to see a doctor? It's easy to shrug away symptoms, especially in kids, who typically don't display severe [...]
