Health Tips

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are hundreds of students killed and thousands injured in their commute to and from school each year. The NHTSA found that...

Summer is here and it's important to pay attention to possible health risks that may come with warmer weather. In this article, we provide tips to protect your skin, stay hydrated in the heat, and...

Fireworks present a serious risk of personal injury as well as property damage. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fireworks start an average of 19,500 fires each year...

National Hurricane Preparedness Week is being observed this year from May 5 to 11. ​​​​​​​Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over warm ocean waters and move toward land. Potential threats...

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke, and every 3 minutes and 14 seconds someone dies of a stroke. Stroke is a leading cause of death and...

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the bite of an infected black-legged (deer) tick. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 476,000 people in the U.S...

Cabbage is a versatile food with a variety of uses and health benefits. When the Irish celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, they may do so with a traditional meal of corned beef and cabbage. For...

Daylight saving time (DST) begins at 2 am this Sunday (March 10, 2024) which means moving the clocks ahead one hour ("spring forward") and effectively losing an hour of sleep. This time shift results...

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), heart disease and heart attacks are the leading causes of death for both men and women in the US.  Each year, more than 800,000 Americans suffer a...

During Women's History Month, we want to highlight the importance of women's health. Here are five ways women can stay healthy, according to the U.S. Office on Women’s Health: Get an annual physical...