Kids don’t always volunteer important information to their parents. They may be happy to tell you who has a crush on who in their grade school class, but you can’t always rely on them to let you know about their…
Summer is here! For many families, the stress of waking up early for the school rush is over. Days are longer, vacation is in full swing, and the kids are having a blast. However, the mindful parent will always…
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and when we generally speak about vaccines and immunizations, most people think about children. And you should - as vaccines for children can help reduce the risk of all kinds of diseases that at…
Know your numbers! That’s what the American Heart Association wants you to do. Why do we measure blood pressure? It’s a tool doctors use to help identify if a person is at risk for heart disease or stroke. Keep in…
One of the scarier headlines on social media for parents contains the phrase “dry drowning” - and it can be a scary thing. While extremely rare, these incidents can be prevented. So let’s discuss what dry drowning is, the signs…
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy How can it help you? Hard-to-heal wounds can be a problem for many people. One way that UAB Medical West is offering treatment is through hyperbaric oxygen therapy at the Advanced Wound Center. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is…
Before we say anything further, let’s say what swimmer’s ear is… Swimmer’s ear is painful, and it is awful to get. But you already knew that. What you may not know is that it is actually an infection in the…
When it comes to the Fourth of July, let’s make sure that the truth of SAFETY is held to be self-evident! Barbecues, a body of water, friends and family… it’s the Fourth of July, and we want everyone to enjoy…
Sleep is a major factor in an individual’s physical health, because a lot goes on while you are snoozing - you just don’t realize it! As an example, your heart and blood vessels heal and repair themselves while you are…
Water… so what’s the big deal? Well, it does make up about 60% of your body, give or take a percentage point. It also keeps every single part of your body working like it should. In particular, it does a…