Nurse Tips: Get a Grip on the Grippe
Autumn’s change in weather often brings with it an increase in stomach bugs, those pesky germs that bring nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If you are gripe by the grippe this fall, switch to food that...
View ArticleNurse Tips: Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis
With vacation season getting underway, most people are looking to relax and get away from it all. But it’s always important to remember to take care of yourself, especially when you are travelling....
View ArticleThe Unexpected Connection Between Decongestants and Blood Pressure
Here’s some important news about common over-the-counter cold medications. Many decongestants contain ingredients that work by constricting blood vessels, which also raises blood pressure. If you...
View ArticleNew Year, Same Old You? Maybe That's OK
It happens every year. As the calendar turns from holiday festivities to the new year, we are all deluged with messages to change ourselves and pressure to make ourselves into an ideal person. We need...
View ArticleA Refresher Course on Freshening Up
Did you know that most of the dirt and germs we come in contact with on a daily basis get stuck under our fingernails and cuticles? This makes sense because we use our fingertips to touch objects all...
View ArticleThe Best Way to Support Your Joints
There are a number of dietary supplements out there that promise to increase joint health. But the best way to improve or maintain the health of your joints is moderate exercise. When most of us think...
View ArticleSurgery for Back Pain? Think Twice
Back pain can be an enormous obstacle to your daily life. Our spines are so central to every movement we make that any discomfort or pain can make ordinary activities unbearable. There are numerous...
View ArticleHeadaches: When It's Time To See The Doctor
Headaches are, sadly, fairly common occurrences for most people. Generally, we take an aspirin or ibuprofen and it goes away. But when is it time to seek treatment for a headache? Plan a visit to your...
View ArticleNurse Tips: Double-Check Your Medications
Americans are taking more medications than ever before. Most of these meds allow us to live healthier (and longer), but it’s important to make sure that they are taken correctly. Over the next few...
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