Category: Prevention

Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Potential Threat to Those with Diabetes
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) affects individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Knowing how to recognize and treat the condition can save your or a loved one’s life.

Preventing Sports Injuries: 8 Tips for Athletes of All Ages
From your choice of equipment to how you prepare to practice and play, preventing sports injuries lies (mostly) in your hands.

How to Prevent Back Pain and Injuries
Before back pain complicates your life, take some simple steps to prevent it. Learn the best ways to protect and strengthen your body with advice from a leading spine expert.

Keeping Exercise Safe: Warm Up to Win, Cool Down to Conquer
When it comes to exercise, the focus is usually on the workout itself—whether it’s a run, a weightlifting session or a yoga class. But the practices that bookend your exercise routine, namely warming up and cooling down, are just as important.

How to Prevent Winter Sports Injuries All Season Long
Whether you’re hitting the slopes, the trails or the backyard, outdoor winter sports can be fun for the whole family. With proper precautions and the right gear, you can also prevent many types of injuries.

Antibiotic Resistance: Addressing a Growing Challenge
Antibiotics are powerful medicines that help us counter infections caused by bacteria. However, the effectiveness of these lifesaving drugs is at risk due to antibiotic resistance.

Not Just for Kids: What to Know About RSV in Adults
Your little one was just diagnosed with RSV, and his pediatrician said to be careful taking him around older adults. But why is that? The precaution is because RSV in adults, particularly those aged 60 and older, can be dangerous.

What Every Person Should Know About Stroke Symptoms
Each year, around 800,000 Americans have a stroke, a medical emergency that can have a debilitating effect on the brain and body. Knowing stroke symptoms is the first step toward protecting your health.

Be a Good Role Model: Building a Healthy Lifestyle With Your Kids
You want your kids to grow up healthy and strong. After all, children who learn to make good health decisions today are more likely to make them for years to come. But how do you do it? A healthy lifestyle starts with you.

Treating and Preventing ACL Injuries
If you’re a sports fan, odds are you’ve probably seen an athlete suffer an ACL injury. Do you know what that acronym means? Knowing what it is can help you avoid one yourself.