It’s that time of year again! Football season is just around the corner! If you or your child are planning to play tackle football this fall, you may be wondering, what are some things you can do to stay safe on the field? Football is obviously one of the roughest sports in the world, and thus, injuries are … Continued
Between 2001 and 2004, roughly 500,000 people were injured in dirt biking accidents, 75% of which required hospitalization. If you or your children want to start dirt biking, these statistics can be unnerving. While you will likely crash at some point, there are ways you can safely enjoy this activity. In fact, by following a … Continued
Chances are that someone at your gym, on your kickball team, or in your running club has asthma. More than 26 million Americans do — and while it’s an entirely treatable disease, it can also be scary to watch someone having an asthma attack. Whether you have asthma or someone you love has just been … Continued
Sports encourage physical activity, strategic thinking, teamwork, and fun. However, the CDC reports that collision sports, like basketball, generate 80% of sports-related emergency room visits for children aged 5-14. Though both children and adults can suffer injuries from playing basketball, this does not mean that you should refrain from participating in the sport. Instead, you should learn about … Continued
Every year, around 136.9 million children visit the ER for various issues. It’s the last thing you ever want to imagine as a parent: something happening to your child while you have no idea what to do about it. That’s why learning about first aid and basic life support for people of all ages is … Continued
Dealing with the inconvenience of a sprained ankle can definitely take a toll on you if you don’t handle it correctly. It can also leave you in a lot of pain that you’ll be wishing you could ease immediately. But you don’t have to sit in that type of misery for long. If you’re dealing … Continued
Have you developed an ear infection and plan on waiting until it goes away by itself? Unfortunately, it’s not always that easy. The most common cause of ear infections is a blockage of the estuation tube, which controls pressure in the middle ear. Trapped bacteria results in an infection. Although it’s possible for this to … Continued
The latest U.S. statistics reveal over 136 million people visit the emergency room a year. Injuries occur anywhere, from the home to the workplace. Hiking and camping are other places where injuries often happen. No matter where you are, a well-stocked first-aid kit can help save lives in an emergency. Don’t forget these 25 items … Continued
Did you know that the average wait and treatment time in an emergency room can take up to two hours? It’s true. Emergency rooms have been experiencing longer wait times within the past few years, but there are other options. If you think that your bone might have a break or a fracture, you can … Continued
Each year, around 1,000 people are accidentally shot by hunters in Canada and the US. Of these accidents, fewer than 75 are fatal. The number of hunting accidents may be less than car accidents and drownings. But it’s still crucial to understand hunters safety nonetheless. It’s not just accidental shootings that hunters need to worry … Continued