Category: Prevention
Do I Need to Be Screened for Colorectal Cancer?
Don’t sit on this cancer screening. Colorectal cancer is one of the few diseases that can be detected and treated before symptoms appear. But you must be screened in order to catch it.
Health Equity: Ensuring Wellness for All
What is health equity? Everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. But that doesn’t always occur. Learn how patients and providers can overcome these challenges.
Signs of Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. As temperatures rise, know how to recognize the signs of heatstroke. It could help you prevent permanent damage from the condition.
Heat Vs. Ice: Which Does Your Injury Need?
Heat vs. ice—the classic battle. When you experience a minor injury, you’re probably considering some old-fashioned, DIY pain management: heat or ice. Which works best? You don’t have to guess any longer. By understanding what to use on your pains and strains, you can help your injury heal.
Top Tips for Optimal Women’s Health
We’ve all let things slide during the pandemic. That includes our regular medical appointments. It’s time to get yourself back on track.
What You Need to Know About Dry Drowning
Dry drowning and secondary drowning, although not medical terms, are sometimes used by the media and within the community to describe certain complications or scenarios related to drowning. But what are they really?
Men: Take Your Health Back!
It’s no secret over the last year or so, some of our healthy habits have been on the decline. As the weather warms up, it’s a perfect time to recommit to your wellness goals. UMMS can help you get back on track.
How to Know if You’re Having an Allergic Reaction to Antibiotics
You’re under the weather with a bacterial infection. To get you back to feeling your best, your doctor prescribed an antibiotic. But now that you’ve started taking it, you’re experiencing other symptoms. How can you tell if it’s an allergic reaction to antibiotics?
It’s Time to Get Moving: How to Exercise for Heart Health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans, contributing to 1 in 4 deaths. While it’s common, it’s largely preventable for most people through lifestyle choices. An important component of this lifestyle is exercise for heart health.
The Health Benefits of Volunteering
The health benefits of volunteering include lower blood pressure, a boost in happiness, improved mental wellbeing and much more. Find out why donating your time and talents has a payoff for your health that you cannot put a price on.