" Did you know that nearly 775,000 youth athletes have to go to the hospital due to unorganized and organized sports activity? According to the CDC, hospitalizations for all recreational activities among children aged 5-14 total 3.1 million patients annually. Sports injuries are common nationally, but you’ll never fully know when or how your child may get hurt while playing competitive sports or similar activities. However, it does help to understand some of ...
" Vaccinations, otherwise known as “shots,” are know as some of the most effective ways to prevent infectious diseases but recently have come under scrutiny by anti-vaxxing campaging. This has led healthcare experts and organizations to publicly defend the usefulness of vaccinations. Additionally, lawmakers are working to make vaccinations mandatory and prevent misinformed parents from forgoing their child’s vaccines. Recently, measles outbreaks across the country have led to a spike in childhood infections and hospitalizations ...
" If you have heart disease or increased heart disease risks, then you know how scary it can be to manage your overall health. However, you are not alone. Individuals with greater than normal heart disease risks are common across the U.S. The American Heart Association found that cardiovascular disease and heart health issues account for 836,546 deaths annually. In addition, just about 2,300 Americans die of a cardiovascular disease each day. Here ...
" The cold season usually means lots of snow days as well as lots of snowed-in days! While a break from school or work may be nice it may feel like you’re cramped indoors without much room to exercise. Winter months can contribute to increases in inactivity and days of sedentary activity, which also increase health risks. Remaining sedentary for an extended period of time can lead to increased blood pressure, hypertension, obesity, and other ...
" As wintertime hits, seasonal illnesses and allergies are in the air. Along with those illnesses come the likely possibility that you could experience an acute respiratory infection. An acute respiratory infection is an infection that interferes with normal breathing patterns. These infections may start out in just the sinuses or throat but can eventually work their way towards the lungs. The minor symptoms of an acute respiratory infection include coughing, sneezing, sore throat, and body ...
" Holiday gift wrapping is one of the many joys of the season for some, for others, it’s a chore that they dread. Regardless of which side you fall on, it’s essential to follow certain precautions while you wrap your gifts. Choose the Right Surface Many people wrap their gifts on the floor, but the awkward positioning is terrible for your back. Bending over, reaching, and getting in awkward positions as you wrap your ...
" Got a case of the sniffles? If your nose is running faster than a waterfall, and you’re constantly reaching for a tissue, you might be coming down with a cold. A runny nose is the result of excess nasal mucus production, which leads to watery nasal secretions that discharge from your nostrils or drip into your throat. While a bout of a cold or the flu is usually the culprit during this time of ...
" Occupational Health refers to the many disciplines devoted to the safety and well-being of employees in the workplace, often concentrating on injury prevention. Even with solid practices in place, accidents do occur, and having an experienced occupational healthcare provider you trust can make all the difference. Workplace injuries can result in lost time, indemnity costs, and lower productivity for an employer. Studies have shown that the same workplace injury can have catastrophic consequences to the ...
" Halloween is a time where children are excited, but parents are nervous. There are many potential dangers on Halloween, especially while your child is trick or treating. Once your child finds a costume they love and you’re ready to go, don’t forget to keep a few things in mind. Have Adult Supervision at All Times While your children are walking around trick or treating, make sure you’re walking around with them. If ...
" Did you know that the family is the most important social influence for physical activity? Research shows that children of active parents are 5.8 times more likely to engage in physical activity on a regular basis. Today, most children do not meet the recommended amount of daily exercise, which is crucial to healthy growth and development. To get your kids moving, it’s important that you’re moving too! Here are a few fun ...
