Category: Health & Wellness

Allergies and Asthma

March 19, 2019

Allergies Allergies develop when your body reacts to a foreign substance called an allergen. These allergens can be something you breathe, touch, or taste. You could have symptoms like itchy or watery eyes, a scratchy or itchy throat, or a runny or stuffy nose. With a more severe allergic reaction, you could have hives, rashes, trouble breathing, or even death. There are over the counter medications, home remedies, and natural products...

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What is a Stroke and Are You at Risk?

March 7, 2019

What is a Stroke? Uniquely, a stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery, or a blood vessel breaks and interrupts blood flow to the brain, causing cells in your brain to die. Furthermore, it can cause difficulties in speech, movement, and memory. In addition, strokes may cause death. According to the CDC, stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. Therefore about 795,000...

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Check Out These Spring Break Safety Tips

March 5, 2019

Spring Break Safety Tips It’s almost that time of the year when millions of high school and college students are planning a long-time tradition, Spring Break. If you are planning a spring break trip, one of the most important things is safety. Here are a few tips to help you have a safe and enjoyable spring break. Limit Alcohol Consumption If you are of legal drinking age and you are planning to include drinking alcohol as part...

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February Is National Heart Month – Women Take Heart

February 7, 2019

National Heart Month It’s also the month for love and fluttering hearts everywhere. But is the fluttering a symptom of love, or something else? Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of American women over the age of 34? Many women are not aware of the life-threatening risk that even the mildest symptoms may have. Show your heart some love. Common Heart Problems that Affect Women Heart disease, also known as CVD, refers to a...

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Surepoint Emergency Center Supports National Healthy Weight Week. Follow These 5 Tips to Make It Successful.

January 22, 2019

National Healthy Weight Week Rather than succumbing to despair, you can use the week to refocus your mind and pursue healthy weight goals. Of course, it always helps to have an arsenal of tips and tricks, so consider these to make it successful.   Rethinking Calorie Counting Is Essential. This time of year is when counting calories and focusing on weight loss tend to become lower priorities. Instead, manage portions by...

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What You Should Know About Heat Strokes and Heat Rashes

November 15, 2018

What You Should Know About Heat Strokes and Heat Rashes Summer brings with it sunny, beach days, and nights full of crickets and warm breezes. But one thing you should be aware of in the summers is the possibility of temperatures rising, causing it to be really hot in your neighborhood or state and resulting in dangerous, almost life-threatening conditions. This is what you should know about heat strokes and heat rashes! Heatstroke, which is...

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