One in three Americans (approximately 70 million adults) has high blood pressure. More than half of those people fail to keep their blood pressure under control.* High blood pressure can complicate, and even cause, several serious health problems, such as strokes, heart disease, and kidney … [Read more...] about Know Your Number: How Monitoring Your Blood Pressure Benefits Your Health
The Best Ways to Prevent and Treat Summer Sunburns
Sunburns should be avoided as much as possible all year-round, but special caution needs to be taken during the summer months when the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are most harmful. According to a survey by the Skin Cancer Foundation, 42% of poll respondents become sunburned at least once per year. … [Read more...] about The Best Ways to Prevent and Treat Summer Sunburns
Items That Should Be in Your First Aid Kit Checklist
Be prepared for any kind of accident this summer by stocking your first aid kit with items on our checklists. School is out, and the time for outdoor adventure has arrived. But if you, your children, or other family members get hurt, stung, ill, or otherwise injured, you need to have some basic … [Read more...] about Items That Should Be in Your First Aid Kit Checklist