Spring allergies (allergy season) are a common issue for many people as the season transitions and nature awakens. A variety of things such as trees, mold, grasses, and weeds primarily trigger these allergies. You may often hear the term hay fever when discussing allergies. Individuals with a family history of allergies may be more prone
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Burns are wounds to the skin or other tissues resulting from heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation. We categorize them into three main degrees based on the severity of the damage. Doctors categorize burns in degrees. We label a minor burn as a first-degree burn. People typically treat these at home and do not require
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Anxiety is a natural response to stress or perceived danger. It can present itself as sensations of fear, anxiety, or discomfort. A normal and often beneficial reaction helps individuals prepare for challenging situations. However, it can become a concern or problem when it affects your everyday life. Various forms of anxiety include generalized anxiety disorder
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Stomach bloating is a condition characterized by an uncomfortable sensation of fullness, tightness, or swelling in the abdomen. It often happens after eating and can accompany visible abdominal distention. Bloating can result from various factors, including overeating, gas buildup, digestive disorders, and certain food intolerances. In this blog, we are going to provide you with
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Most people affected with allergies start crossing their fingers and refreshing their medication the minute they get one whiff of Spring’s bounty of grasses, trees, and flowers. However, once cooler weather hits, there’s another segment of the population that prepares itself for Mother Nature’s mischief. The mayhem surprisingly can happen indoors too as people escape
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Sports injuries are injuries that occur in athletic activities. In many cases, these injuries are due to overuse or acute trauma of a part of the body when participating in a certain activity. For example, Runner’s Knee is a painful condition generally associated with running, while Tennis Elbow is a form of repetitive motion injury
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Back-to-school health is incredibly important for both parents and children. A time exists when everyone needs to focus on staying healthy and maintaining good habits. The close quarters of a school environment can facilitate the spread of illnesses. Parents should pay attention to their children’s physical and mental well-being during this time. Making sure kids
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Summer certainly is one of the most fun times of the year. Although, all too common are bites and stings. You can be bitten by a variety of insects including midges, mosquitoes, horseflies, fleas, lice, and ants and some people react worse to bites and stings than others. We are going to explore what some
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Did You Know? Food Poisoning is a Common Summer Ailment. This happens because some people do not properly clean or take care of their food, allowing it to sit in the summer heat before they consume it. Summer may not be the first season you associate with feeling unwell. However, the warm months can lead
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That time of the year again! The Summer season, is the time of sun, heat, and fun. As fun as the Summer season may be, too much sun is never a good thing. Here we explain the common Summer ailment of sunburn. What it is, how to prevent it, and treatments. What Are The Signs
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