Archived Tips & Topics

Do you always need a tetanus shot when you're cut by a rusty nail?
Chances are you've already received a tetanus shot. The best defense against tetanus infection is vaccination, and in most parts of the United States, tetanus vaccinations are required before starting grade school. So most people are immunized by the time they are 5 years old. However, it is recommended that you get a booster shot every 10 years.

Helmets are a cycling essential. Never ride without yours! 
The single most effective safety device available to reduce head injury and death from bicycle crashes is a helmet.

How can you tell if it's sprained or broken?
The only definitive way to diagnose a fracture is with an X-ray. Hairline fractures, however, are not always visible initially.

Dealing with Poison Ivy, Poison Sumac, and Poison Oak
Usually, people develop a sensitivity to poison ivy, oak or sumac only after several encounters with the plants, sometimes over many years. However, sensitivity may occur after only one exposure.

Youth Sports Safety
While participation in sports is good for a child’s confidence, health and self-esteem, it can also lead to injury.

What is a Heart Attack?
Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States.  That’s one of the reasons why it is so important to be informed and to know the risk factors and warning signs.

The Signs and Symptoms of Hypothermia
When cold weather strikes, your body can lose heat faster than you are able to produce it.  The result is hypothermia, or an abnormally low body temperature

Holiday Stuffing Recipes
View our delicious holiday stuffing recipes.

What is a Stress Fracture?
A stress fracture is a tiny crack in the bone that is not caused by a blow to the bone. Most stress fractures occur in the lower leg and foot.