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Every year in the US, millions of people are seriously injured in accidents. Many injuries, and even deaths, can be prevented with the proper first aid or specific actions taken before emergency services arrive. Consider ten essential tips to help you handle medical emergencies. Ten Tips for Accidents and Emergencies The following are common injuries that need emergency … [Read more...] about 10 Tips to Handle An Emergency

As you get ready for summer, make sure your bag has everything to ensure any day excursion is a success. That may include things like your phone and tissues, but it also may need a few safety items and simple things to help everything from the onset of a bad headache to a scraped knee. Here is a list of must-haves for any summer bag for first aid supplies. Bandages Accidents … [Read more...] about Summer Safety: What You Need in Your Bag

Learning to live with an ostomy bag can seem daunting at first. However, many famous and inspiring people know what you're going through. What is an Ostomy? Ostomy surgery involves removing part of your colon (colostomy), ileum–small intestine (ileostomy), or bladder (urostomy). Urine or stool moves out of the body through an opening in the abdomen called a stoma. An ostomy … [Read more...] about You’re Not Alone: Famous People with Ostomy Bags

Dementia describes a group of symptoms, including memory loss and reduced cognitive function, that result from conditions such as Alzheimer's Disease. Although Alzheimer's disease is the most prevalent cause of progressive dementia in older persons, there are many others. Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a challenging yet rewarding experience, made easier with the … [Read more...] about 5 Tips For Caring For Someone With Dementia

No one wants to deal with a yeast infection, but most people in their lifetime will experience one. Yeast infections can affect both women and men, although they are more common in women. Symptoms of a yeast infection include itching, pain during urination, white discharge, inflammation of the genital area or balanitis in men, and vaginitis in women. What Causes a Yeast … [Read more...] about How to Treat a Yeast Infection