Health and Safety Tips
Medication Series: Avoid These Common Mistakes When Issued a Prescription
When your life gets busy or your health is suffering, taking and managing your medication in the right way can be difficult. Here are some suggestions to help avoid common mistakes.
Lawn Mower Safety
In the U.S., more than 9,000 children go to the emergency room for lawn mower-related injuries every year. Power mowers can be especially dangerous.
Know the Symptoms of Concussions
Playing contact sports increases the risk of concussion, but this form of traumatic brain injury can also happen during normal play. Wear helmets whenever you are playing games or sports that carry a risk for concussion.
Pink Eye: What It Is, When To Treat It, and Steps To Prevent It
Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is the most common eye problem in children. It’s called conjunctivitis because it’s an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, the transparent membrane found on the eyelid and the white part of the eyeball.
Are You Among the 1 in 3? How to Cut Your Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes in Half
Studies suggest that if most people knew they were at risk of developing this serious chronic disease and could take action to prevent it—they would start right away.
7 Frequent Misconceptions About Sun Protection
New Englanders tend to spend as much time out in the sun as possible while it’s warm—often in the middle of the day to avoid mosquitos. Unfortunately, many ignore the general wisdom and medical recommendations about sun protection.
Fighting Frostbite and Hypothermia: What You Need To Know
This time of year many of us are delighted to get outside and play in the snow, but without proper protection, we can expose ourselves to the risk of cold-related injuries.
Winter Sports Helmets: What You Need to Know
Winter sports helmets are important to enjoying winter safely.