" Christmas time is a time filled with joy and gifts, but for many unlikely individuals each year, it’s filled with trips to the ER as well. Christmas decorations result in roughly 15,000 ER visits from December to January. With the significant increase in patient volume, doctors have noticed a pattern of some of the most common injuries. Back Injury Back strains are the most common type of back injury seen this time of ...
" What is a fever? A fever is a temporary increase in your body’s temperature, usually caused by and a symptom of an illness. A fever can be somewhat uncomfortable, but will subside within a few days with proper bed-rest and some over-the-counter medications that may lower the fever. Here are a few questions you may have about a fever and how to treat it. What causes a fever? A fever is usually a response ...
" 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 kids across the country are preparing their costumes and candy buckets. While Halloween should be a fun night, it also needs to be a safe one. There are many aspects of trick or treating that can lead to unsafe situations. From unsafe candy to unfriendly strangers, parents have to be vigilant during trick or treating. One of the main factors that can lead to other unsafe situations is timing. When ...
" 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 ...
" As the school year approaches, and pre-conditioning season beings, coaches and organizers start putting together schedules for upcoming sports. At the same time, parents being making plans to bring their student-athletes back and forth between school, games, and practices. To make your fall athletics safe and more manageable it’s important to get physicals performed as soon as possible. Even if your child gets their annual physical administered, a sports physical further assesses your child ...
" While a new school year offers fresh experiences that promote growth and potential, it also brings sneezing and coughing. With children spreading germs from coughing into their hands and touching classroom items, it’s easy to catch a cold. Here are a few basics to help keep your kids healthy throughout the school year. Keep Germs at Bay It’s a no-brainer that a school classroom is a breeding ground for germs due to children ...
" Summertime brings many opportunities for outdoor activities. From camping and hiking to playing tag in the backyard, kids and adults alike can enjoy the warm weather. Make sure your family takes the following precautions to avoid missing outdoor fun due to mosquito and tick bites. Before you go outside: Use bug repellent on your skin and clothing. The CDC recommends wearing an EPA-registered insect repellent that contains active ingredients such as DEET or picaridin. Wear ...
It probably comes as no surprise that losing weight and getting healthy is high on the list when it comes to New Year’s resolutions. And like so many promises we make to ourselves, it’s usually easier said than done. At American Family Care clinics, we see the effects of obesity every day. High blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes are all commonly known side effects of obesity. But what might surprise you is ...
" Poison ivy is the most common allergy in the United States, affecting about 50 million people every year. The rash from poison ivy is caused by an allergic reaction to urushiol, an oily substance in the leaves, stems and roots of poison ivy, through direct contact. Urushiol is also found in poison oak and poison sumac, which means the rash can be contracted by interacting with any of the three plants. Other than direct contact ...
