Each of us can help stop the spread of COVID-19 disease by washing our hands regularly with soap and water for 20 seconds – especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose. If soap and water are not available, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)… Continue reading COVID-19: How to Safely Use Hand Sanitizer
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Programmed Pacemaker Treats Heart Failure
Researchers have demonstrated in animals that applying a pacemaker’s mild electrical shocks to push the heart in and out of normal synchronized contraction may be an effective way to slow down the progression of heart failure, a disorder that afflicts millions of Americans. In the study published online in Science Translational Medicine, the researchers, from… Continue reading Programmed Pacemaker Treats Heart Failure
Safety Tips to Protect Your Family and Pets from The Heat
Heat and humidity can be silent killers for those who don’t take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones. Serious health concerns caused by extreme temperatures are heat exhaustion, heat stroke or even death. “Children, the elderly, and pets are at the highest risk of overexposure to the heat,” says Keli Wilson,… Continue reading Safety Tips to Protect Your Family and Pets from The Heat
How to Read The Health News
Editor’s Note: We’ve all gulped at some scary health headline. But chances are we’re overreacting. Here, from experts at the National Institute on Aging, are some suggestions on how to read the health news so you can be informed, not overwhelmed: “Risk” is the chance that something bad will happen—like catching the flu or… Continue reading How to Read The Health News
Returning Home after a Disaster
Editor’s Note: Cleaning up after a natural disaster like a hurricane or tornado isn’t only a heartbreaking task – it’s dangerous as well. Here, from the federal Centers for Disease Control, are some strategies that could save your home and even your life: Basic Overall Recommendations Do not enter a building if you smell gas.… Continue reading Returning Home after a Disaster