COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?
COVID-19, the common cold, seasonal allergies and the flu have many similar symptoms. Find out about some of the important differences between these illnesses. By Mayo Clinic Staff If you have symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), it’s important that you contact your health care professional right away for medical advice. But COVID-19, the common […]
Tetanus Vaccination
Español (Spanish) Print Tetanus is an uncommon but very serious disease caused by spores of bacteria found in the environment. Make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with your tetanus vaccination so you can enjoy being outdoors safely. Vaccination is the best way to protect against tetanus The United States sees […]
Concussion
Benjamin Ferry; Alexei DeCastro. Author Information and Affiliations Last Update: January 9, 2023. Go to: Continuing Education Activity A concussion is a “traumatically induced transient disturbance of brain function.” Concussions are a subset of the neurologic injuries known as traumatic brain injuries. Traumatic brain injuries have varying severity, ranging from mild, transient symptoms to extended […]
10 Practical Skills to Learn Before an Emergency
February 7, 2023 by Blog Administrator Personal health preparedness isn’t only about collecting supplies. Level up your emergency preparedness. Learn practical skills you can use to help yourself and others. Here are 10 skills you can learn to prepare for an emergency, in no particular order. How to wash your hands the right way. Washing […]
Healthy Bones Matter
What you know about your bones Bones support your body and allow you to move. They protect your brain, heart, and other organs from injury. Bone is a living, growing tissue. It is made mostly of two materials: collagen (KOL-uh-juhn), a protein that provides a soft framework, and calcium (KAL-see-uhm), a mineral that adds strength […]
Sore Throat
Español: Dolor de garganta Print Is it painful to swallow? Or is your throat scratchy? A virus may be causing your sore throat. Most sore throats, except for strep throat, do not need antibiotics. Causes Causes of sore throat include: Viruses, like those that cause colds or flu The bacteria group A strep, which causes […]
Sports Injuries
Print Download PDF Overview, Symptoms, & Causes Diagnosis, Treatment, & Steps To Take More Info Overview of Sports Injuries The term “sports injury” refers to the kinds of injuries that most commonly occur during sports or exercise, but they are not limited to athletes. Factory workers get tennis elbow, painters get shoulder injuries, and gardeners develop […]
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 […]