Top of the conditions categories.
Skin Conditions * Wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher that blocks both UVB and UVA radiation. * Limit your time in the sun, especially during peak sunlight hours. These are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. standard time, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daylight saving time. * Wear long […]
Have Fun While Staying Safe In The Sun Read More »
Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions Hay fever has nothing to do with hay or fever. The medical term for hay fever is allergic rhinitis. It is most common in spring and fall when a lot of ragweed is in the air. Some people have hay fever all year, though. Signs & Symptoms * Itchy or
General Health Conditions Using a special glass can make drinking water more fun! * Add frozen berries and fresh herbs like mint or rosemary. * Add lemon or lime for a twist. * Put cold water and ice in a decorated thermos. * Drink water with a crazy straw. * Freeze water in fun-shaped ice
Fun Ways To Get The Water Your Body Needs Read More »
Abdominal & Urinary Conditions The gallbladder stores bile. This substance helps digest fats. Gallstones form when bile hardens into pieces of stone-like material. These deposit in the gallbladder or bile ducts (which carry bile to the small intestine). The stones can range in size from less than a pinhead to 3 inches across. Signs &
Eye Conditions Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damages the optic nerve and causes vision loss. Signs & Symptoms For Chronic (Open-Angle) Glaucoma This type takes place gradually, and causes no symptoms early on. Loss of side (peripheral) vision and blurred vision are the first signs. Later, symptoms include: * Vision loss in
Abdominal & Urinary Conditions If you wake up in the middle of the night with excruciating pain in your big toe, you could have gout. Or perhaps your instep, heel, ankle, or knee hurts. How about your wrists and elbows? Your joints can become so inflamed that even rubbing against the bed sheet can be
Gout: Relief At Last Read More »
Mature Health: Over Age 50 Macular degeneration is the leading cause of central vision loss for those over 55 years of age. The central part of the retina (the macula) deteriorates, leading to loss of “straight ahead” vision. One or both eyes can be affected. If you are 50 years of age or older, ask
Guard Against Macular Degeneration Read More »
First Aid Keep basic tools handy for those little emergencies. Mom’s kisses are great, but some boo-boos need a little more care to keep infections away. A well-stocked first-aid kit may be all you need for life’s little emergencies. Keep one at home, but out of the reach of children. Store a second one in
First Aid Checklist Read More »
First Aid The Heimlich maneuver can be used to clear an object blocking the airway in conscious adults and children ages 1 to 8. It lifts the diaphragm and forces air from the lungs to push the object that blocks the airway up and out. Persons Over 8 Years Old 1. Ask, “Are you choking?”
First Aid For Choking Read More »
First Aid First Aid Safety Steps 1. LOOK around. Is it safe to help? If not, call 9-1-1, have someone else call, or seek medical help. If it is safe to help, stay calm and go to step 2. 2. CHECK for a response. * Gently tap the person. Ask, “Are you okay?” Ask loudly.
First Aid Precautions Read More »
