Harvard Medical School notes that the normal range for a resting heart rate (RHR) is 60 to 90 beats per minute and an increase in RHR over time can be a sign of a future heart issue. To help lower your RHR, the school recommends exercising every day; … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention
Prevent Painful Kidney Stones
The National Kidney Foundation reports that about 10% of people will develop kidney stones during their lifetime. To help prevent kidney stones, the Foundation recommends the following: drink enough water, especially when exercising; pair … [Read more...]
Caring for a Torn Nail
Tearing a nail can be very painful. To treat a torn nail, the University of Wisconsin suggests the following: trim or file any sharp edges and trim off the detached part of a large tear, soak your finger or toe in cold water for 20 minutes after … [Read more...]
Reduce the Risk for Norovirus Infection
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that Norovirus is the most common cause of foodborne diarrhea and vomiting. To help reduce the risk for such an infection, the CDC suggests the following: wash your hands thoroughly with soap … [Read more...]
How to Treat Tonsillitis
Inflammation of the tonsils is called tonsillitis, which can sometimes resemble the flu. Symptoms usually resolve in three to four days, but there are things that can be done to relieve symptoms in the meantime. The National Health Service recommends … [Read more...]
Keep Safe During Severe Weather
Severe thunderstorms can cause great damage to property, topple trees, and cause flooding. During severe thunderstorms, the National Weather Service urges people to do the following: stay updated with a local news station or NOAA Weather Radio; stay … [Read more...]
Taming Bad Breath
The American Dental Association notes that individuals can reduce their risk for bad breath by brushing twice a day, flossing daily, using a toothbrush or scraper to clean your tongue, using mouthwash when needed, keeping saliva flowing with chewy … [Read more...]
Take a Walk!
Taking a daily walk has been linked to several positive health benefits. The results of a new study suggest that adults who take daily walks have better pain tolerance than those who do not. Scandinavian Journal of Pain, June 2019 … [Read more...]
Do You Have IBS?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a collection of symptoms that usually do not exhibit visible signs of damage or disease in the digestive tract, and individuals who have family members with IBS are at a greater risk of developing the condition … [Read more...]
Children & Pets
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) believes that teaching children how to care for a pet is an invaluable experience that can help kids develop much needed social skills and help them learn how to treat others nicely. The … [Read more...]
Play It Safe with Wildlife
National and local parks provide opportunities to see wild animals, and these situations come with risks and responsibilities, as wild animals can be dangerous and unpredictable. The National Park Service urges park-goers to follow these guidelines: … [Read more...]
Normal Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Levels Can Prevent “Heart Block”
Heart block, also known as atrioventricular block, occurs when electrical signals between the chambers of the heart are disrupted. This is often felt as a skipped beat and can result in the need for a pacemaker. An analysis of data concerning more … [Read more...]
How to Stop Nail Biting.
Biting your nails is unsanitary and can damage the skin around the nail, increasing the risk of infection, and harm teeth. To stop nail-biting, the Mayo Clinic recommends the following: avoid factors that trigger nail-biting; take steps to manage … [Read more...]
Carbon Monoxide Safety
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas, which can be deadly. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that more than 150 people in the United States die each year from CO poisoning. The commission goes on to recommend … [Read more...]