Health Tips

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 Thanksgiving dinner with your immediate family or a huge holiday party, these tips can help you stay healthy and safe.   Prevent Illness No one wants their holidays ruined by illness. Unfortunately, this time of year colds, flu, Covid, and RSV are ubiquitous - but that doesn’t mean you’re...

It’s the most wonderful time of year again! Time to gather with your family and friends and share food, laughs, and precious memories that will hopefully last a lifetime. Though the holidays tend to be a beautiful and joyous time, they also present many hazards. In this post, we will discuss some of the most common holiday hazards and share ways to reduce your and your family’s risk of illness and injury.   Burns in the Kitchen Cooking fires tend to be the most prevalent hazard during the...

Fall is officially here, and with Halloween at the end of the month, the holiday season is kicking off. Along with the holidays, there’s an increase in family gatherings, school parties, and other festivities. These gatherings increase our chances of becoming ill, especially with easily-spread respiratory illnesses like influenza, commonly known as the flu. In this article, we will explain the signs and symptoms of the flu, the difference between the flu...

The first day of school is right around the corner, and kids from different homes will once again congregate indoors in classrooms. This can be concerning for patents because of how quickly germs can spread between children. Common colds are very infectious because the viruses that cause them are respiratory, meaning they’re spread through the air and can infect anyone close by.  In this article, we will share how you can protect your children from common bugs, like those that cause the common...

Every day what we choose to eat is very important, mainly because it fuels our bodies. However, what if we told you it was even more important to consider how that fuel is prepared? There are four general food safety rules that are important to follow, especially as we head to family barbecues and beach cookouts. So before you fire up the grill this holiday weekend, be sure to follow these four simple steps.   Clean: Any object touching the food should not be an agent of contamination....

Summer is around the corner, and for many of us  it can’t come soon enough. It’s a time for barbecues, swimming, bike rides, and spending time outside: playing sports, hiking, and exploring the great outdoors. However, these fun outdoor activities bring inevitable pain - kids, in particular, are susceptible to falling, which leads to scraped knees and cut-up hands. Whether you spend the summer at home, or you rent a beach house or visit family, you need to be prepared for the worst....

As the weather warms up, many of us will start heading outdoors to enjoy all that nature has to offer. Whether you are planning a picnic at your favorite park or a week-long camping trip, spending time outdoors brings an increased risk of insect bites and bee stings. Mosquitoes, biting flies, ticks, bees, wasps, spiders and scorpions can all cause adverse reactions, ranging from minor annoyances to life-threatening conditions. While the types of insects you’ll encounter may vary by region,...

The weather is starting to warm up as we head into spring - and with that warm weather comes seasonal allergies. Do you find yourself plagued by itchy eyes, a runny nose, and endless sneezing every time you venture outdoors in the spring? According to the CDC, you may be among the 7.7% of adults (and 7.2% of children) who experience allergic rhinitis - more commonly referred to as hay fever. While seasonal allergies can be unpleasant, there is a lot you can do to reduce your symptoms.  What...

Tips for a Safe Spring Break We’ve made it through the middle of winter, and spring is just around the corner! With spring comes more outdoor activities – and spring break. Read on for some tips for a safe – and fun! – spring break! Know what to expect While we seem to be through the worst of this winter’s Covid surge, we aren’t out of the woods yet – and many places still have quarantine and testing requirements for entry. Make sure you research your destination’s vaccine and quarantine...

Common Winter Injuries – and How to Avoid Them Ice, snow, and other weather hazards are ever-present in many parts of the country during the winter months. Emergency rooms and urgent care practices regularly see patients for winter-related injuries – many of which are preventable. Read on to learn more about the most common winter injuries, how to prevent them, and when to seek medical attention. Car Accidents According to the Federal Highway Administration, almost 117,000 people are injured...