Keep Your Heart Healthy This Holiday Season

Keep Your Heart Healthy This Holiday Season

Learn About Holiday Heart Syndrome and Tips to Prevent It Heart health matters all year long, not just during American Heart Month. As we approach the holidays, it’s important to remember that this joyful time can also bring extra strain on the heart, with studies...
How to Prepare Your Child for an Emergency Room Visit

How to Prepare Your Child for an Emergency Room Visit

Simple Steps Parents Can Take to Make ER Visits Less Stressful for Their Little Ones No parent wants to imagine taking their child to the emergency room. But accidents and sudden illnesses can happen at any time. Being prepared can make the experience less frightening...
When a Fever Means You Should Go to the ER

When a Fever Means You Should Go to the ER

What You Need to Know About Fevers This Cold and Flu Season As fall arrives, so does cold and flu season, and with it, a rise in fevers and other common symptoms of seasonal illness. Fever is one of the body’s natural responses to infection, but not all fevers should...
When Chronic Pain Becomes a Medical Emergency

When Chronic Pain Becomes a Medical Emergency

This Pain Awareness Month, Recognize the Signs That Indicate When Individuals with Common Chronic Pain Conditions Require Immediate Medical Attention Describing pain and fully explaining how you feel can be challenging, even when speaking to a physician. For those...
Tips to Pack a Safe and Healthy Lunch

Tips to Pack a Safe and Healthy Lunch

asy Food Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know When Preparing School Lunches As another school year kicks off, families everywhere are settling back into routines, including the daily decision of whether to buy lunch at school or bring one from home. While making...
How Extreme Heat Affects Chronic Illness

How Extreme Heat Affects Chronic Illness

Learn Why People with Chronic Illness Face Higher Heat Risks—And What You Can Do to Stay Safe Common advice like staying hydrated, wearing breathable clothing, and seeking shade can help, but extreme heat poses serious risks, especially for those managing chronic...
Can You Drink Too Much Water?   

Can You Drink Too Much Water?   

Stay Healthy This Summer with Proper Hydration Summer is here, which often means more time spent outdoors enjoying the sun. We are often reminded of the importance of staying hydrated for safety in the heat, but can we drink too much water? The Importance of Drinking...