A spoonful of sugar may help the medicine go down. But, is that what the doctor ordered? Making sure that medicine is used correctly is crucial to your health and well-being; otherwise, you might end up feeling a little less sweet. When it comes to prescriptions, it’s important to follow best practices from medical professionals
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When you’re little, so many experiences are new. Because of the unfamiliarity factor, daily situations can be infused with intense emotions – excitement, delight, anxiety. While kids can be notorious for throwing tantrums over things as bizarre as blueberries being blue or toast being sliced “too pointy,” perhaps no situation is as fraught with emotion
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That’s what a blood clot can be, because many people (as many as 900,000 annually) are stricken by this devastating health issue without enduring obvious symptoms or warning signs. While blood clotting is a normal and necessary bodily function, the type of clots that are most worrisome are known as Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). These
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From restaurant menus to grocery store aisles, it seems like there are allergy warnings everywhere. And it’s with good reason too – allergy diagnoses, especially for young children, have been on the rise for the past 20 years. Even mild allergic reactions may trigger a sore throat or rash, and severe reactions can be frightening
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Grandmas are famous for their home remedies and their pithy words of wisdom. From making a silk purse out of a sow’s ear to rubbing an egg on your body to brushing your hair 100 strokes a night, we all probably have some favorite grandma words of wisdom and good habits that we incorporate into
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Sniffling. Itching. Sneezing. Coughing. Strep throat, common colds, flu, and even allergies, can all make the rounds at the same time, wreaking havoc on your well-being. It can be difficult to figure out which of these ailments is affecting you and to decide on the proper course of treatment. We’ve compiled a list of symptoms
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Food poisoning. It’s guaranteed to secure some awkward guffaws during a comedy movie, but enduring a bout of this bacteria-driven illness is no laughing matter. While most of us know the basics about food poisoning (avoiding raw chicken seems to be at the top of everyone’s list), there are still plenty of myths related to
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Put Away the Scissors, and Enjoy the Festivities Like most people, you probably have a lot going on over the holidays. Getting together with friends and family can be magical, but it’s also overwhelming. Your kids are begging you to put up the decorations, and you’ve committed to making cookies for your book club and
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As the most frequent reason to visit emergency rooms nationwide, an injury from slipping and falling is a very real risk, both at home and at work. If you are over 65, your risk of getting hurt in a fall is even higher than average, according to the National Floor Safety Institute. During the fall and
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Minor scrapes and cuts usually don’t require urgent care unless the wound gets infected or is exceptionally slow to heal. With more serious cuts, how can you tell when you need medical help or stitches? Here’s a guide on how to tell the difference between a cut you can treat at home and a gash
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