As we head into a new school year, many families may see a rise in illnesses as their kids are back in a classroom. As a parent, it's crucial to know when to keep sick kids home from school. It's not just about making sure they recover, but also about protecting other...
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Handling Summer Skin Conditions: A Guide to Burns, Rashes, and Insect Stings
Summertime is the season to be outdoors and enjoy the sun and warm weather. However, with increased outdoor activities comes a higher risk of experiencing skin conditions such as sunburns, rashes, and bites/stings. These skin conditions are not only uncomfortable but...
5 Tips to Prevent Heat Exhaustion
As the scorching summer heat sets in, it's important to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from heat exhaustion, a common but serious condition that can result from prolonged exposure to high temperatures. Heat exhaustion can lead to dehydration, lightheadedness,...
Types of Headaches and How to Treat Them
Headaches are a common health issue that can have a huge impact on your daily life. While there is no surefire way to completely eliminate all types of headaches for everyone, understanding the causes and symptoms can help people manage the pain better. Types...
Allergies vs Asthma
Spring is finally here, and everything is in bloom - which means the air full of pollen, ready to trigger your seasonal allergies. If you are one of the 50 million Americans who suffer from allergic rhinitis (aka hay fever or seasonal allergies), you may have itchy...
Tips to Allergy-Proof Your Home
As the weather turns warmer and trees and flowers begin to bloom, you may notice some less-than-pleasant allergy symptoms developing: itchy, watery eyes, stuffy nose, sneezing, and asthma flares are common signs you suffer from indoor allergies, seasonal allergies, or...
Tips to Boost Your Immune System
As we turn the corner of winter and head into spring, many of us are looking forward to the end of the constant cycle of winter illnesses. If you’re one of the unlucky ones who has had illness after illness this winter, you may be wondering what, if anything, you can...
Managing Seasonal Depression
Seasonal depression - also referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or the Winter Blues - is a form of depression that people experience during the fall and winter months. It affects a significant portion of the population and is more common in women, but...
BMI: What it Can and Can’t Tell You About Your Health
As we head into the new year, you may be among the many people who choose to make a New Years Resolution. Often, these resolutions are health-focused: Losing weight, quitting smoking, and starting an exercise plan are among the most common ones. If you are looking to...
Tips for Protecting Your Health This Holiday Season
For many, the holidays are a time filled with fun, friends and family, and good food. Don’t let illness or injury stand in the way of your holiday plans this year. Whether you are planning a low-key Christmas dinner with your immediate family or a huge holiday party,...