Playing It Cool in the Summer Heat

Playing It Cool in the Summer Heat

May 13, 2021 | Seasonal

With yard work, home projects, camping, hunting or sports, the ingredients for heat-related illnesses like heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are all there. When it’s hot, the body cools itself mainly by sweating and evaporating water from the skin....
Stroke Recovery: What You Should Know

Stroke Recovery: What You Should Know

May 7, 2021 | Body, Neuroscience

One of the leading causes of life-long disability, stroke affects another American every 40 seconds. While stroke kills many Americans, it leaves even more with chronic health conditions. Stroke-induced complications include urinary incontinence, weakness, swallowing...
Signs of a Stroke: What to Look For

Signs of a Stroke: What to Look For

May 7, 2021 | Body, Neuroscience

For every second a stroke goes untreated, someone can lose up to 32,000 brain cells. Unfortunately, many stroke symptoms can go by unnoticed or written off. Because of this, stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and causes an American loss of life every...
Understanding Sun Stroke for Parents

Understanding Sun Stroke for Parents

May 7, 2021 | Body

When you and your family are lounging on the beach, playing at a park or working in your backyard garden, it can be easy to forget to protect yourself from the sun and stay hydrated. However, extended exposure to heat and sun can result in a dangerous condition known...
What Screenings Should Women Get?

What Screenings Should Women Get?

May 7, 2021 | Women's Health

There are important screenings every woman should prioritize for her health. We’ll break down which ones, when to receive them, and why they’re important to women’s health. Cervical Cancer Screenings When? Starting at age 21, continuing to age 65. Why? Regular Pap...