Facts About Falls
Print Each year, millions of older people—those 65 and older—fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year, 1 but less than half tell their doctor.2 Falling once doubles your chances of falling again.3 Falls Are Serious and Costly One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as […]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Extreme Heat
Español (Spanish) | Print What happens to the body as a result of exposure to extreme heat? People suffer heat-related illness when the body’s temperature control system is overloaded. The body normally cools itself by sweating. But under some conditions, sweating just isn’t enough. In such cases, a person’s body temperature rises rapidly. Very high […]
Heart Attack Symptoms
Español Not all heart attacks begin with the sudden and crushing chest pain that comes when the blood flow to heart gets blocked. Heart attack symptoms can start slowly and can be mild or more serious and sudden. Symptoms also may come and go over several hours. The symptoms of a heart attack can be […]
Outdoor Play and Safety for Children in ECE
Print Being active and playing outdoors are an important part of childhood. Playing outside can have many benefits for children’s healthy development and can help them develop healthy bodies and healthy minds. Outdoor time provides opportunities for children in early care and education (ECE) programs to enjoy the outdoors, but spending time outside can also […]
When it’s kids versus trampolines, kids often lose
Oct. 20, 2022 More than 800,000 children sustained trampoline injuries in the U.S. between 2009 and 2018, most of whom were under the age of 16, according to a 2022 report using a national database and published in Pediatric Emergency Care. Most of these injuries occurred at the children’s own homes. Of these injuries, 34% […]
Men’s Health: Lifestyle Tips for Men Over Age 50
OVERVIEW What are the top healthy lifestyle guidelines for men age 50 and over? The most important guidelines for a healthy lifestyle after age 50 are the same for men and women at any age: Eat a healthy diet. Stay at a healthy weight. Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep. Be physically active. Don’t […]
Older Adults Fall Prevention
Print Falls—and the injuries and deaths they cause—are increasing, but falls can be prevented. Falls are a threat to the health of older adults and can reduce their ability to remain independent. However, falls don’t have to be inevitable as you age. You can reduce your chance of falling or help a loved one prevent […]
Burns and scalds
1.About burns and scalds 2.Treating burns and scalds 3.Recovering from burns and scalds 4.Complications of burns and scalds 5.Preventing burns and scalds 6.Symptoms of burns and scalds About burns and scalds Burns and scalds are damage to the skin caused by heat. Both are treated in the same way. A burn is caused by dry […]
Fever in children: How can you reduce a child’s fever?
Created: July 30, 2009; Last Update: June 6, 2019; Next update: 2022. When children have a fever, they don’t always need to be given medication to lower it. But it can be a good idea to treat the fever if the child is feeling extremely unwell or their temperature reaches 40°C (104°F) or more. If […]
Emergency Preparedness: Batteries Not Included
February 23, 2023 by Blog Administrator Batteries power many of the things we use and rely on every day. They might also be the only available power source in an emergency. Being prepared to power your personal need devices—things like cellphones, medical devices, and assistive technologies—during a power outage is a step toward individual resilience. […]