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3 Unexpected Causes of Shoulder Pain
Usually, when you have shoulder pain, your first thought is probably: “Did I injure myself somehow?” For many people, the answer to this question is “yes.” In fact, the most common cause of shoulder...
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4 Steps To Handling A Medical Emergency
You’re hiking through the park and come across a woman who has fallen unconscious. Or maybe you’re at a child’s birthday party, and one of the kids is having an allergic reaction to a peanut butter...
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Preventing Injuries While Mountain Biking
Yes, injuries hurt, but most avid mountain bikers want to avoid injuries for one main reason—so they can keep mountain biking. That means safety is just as important as having a great time and...
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Fireworks Safety: Why DIY Fireworks Lead To ER Visits
Every year, families and friends gather to watch dazzling 4th of July fireworks displays. Yet, many make the grave mistake of confusing professional pyrotechnics with party tricks. Unfailingly, many...
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Important Information About Your Important Documents
A loved one suffers a fall, or receives a serious diagnosis, and you are suddenly forced to respond and make decisions quickly — in some cases without even knowing his or her wishes. The good news...
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4 Signs You’re Pushing a Student Athlete Too Far
Sports are supposed to push you. Physically and mentally, competition challenges players to run faster, hit harder, and aim higher. This constant upping of the ante is one of the best things about...
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Who Should Wear a Medical ID Bracelet?
Medical history is one of the most important factors doctors consider before they treat a patient. But what if you aren’t able to give them that history in a medical emergency—because you’re...
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5 Tips for Avoiding Trips, Slips and Falls
Most of us find those viral videos of people slipping, tripping, and falling funny. As humorous as these videos may be, what they usually don’t show is the aftermath of those incidents. The truth of...
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Getting to the ER: Should You Drive or Call 911?
It’s a scary scenario, but imagine this: Something’s wrong with your loved one — your aging parent, your spouse, whoever. He’s complaining about chest pain. You notice that he’s sweating, short of...
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A Family Emergency Plan Checklist To Teach Your Kid How To Respond
A 9-year-old calmly asks his grandmother to call 911 while giving CPR to his little sister who had just fallen in the pool, reports a May 2011 CNN story. Incidents like these where small kids perform...
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