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Resiliency: an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change. Change or misfortune can be physical, mental, or emotional. Our ability to recover and thrive from change or misfortune reflects on how resilient we are. The past several years- pandemic,...
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury—or TBI—caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull,...
Along with over-the-counter medications to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu, there are some effective, research-based remedies to reduce cold and flu symptoms, and in some cases help prevent the onset of colds and flu. Before modern medicine, our ancestors had to...
Scenario this winterAll the pharmacies have shut down or are on strike within a 2-hour radius of your home. Your daughter is in the beginning states of a full-blown asthma attack. You reach for her inhaler and find it empty, and no extra cartridges are to be found....
As if the Russia Ukraine conflict wasn’t enough, all eyes and nations are focused on the escalating tensions between Israel and Palestine. Even before the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, experts were warning of nuclear escalation, and recently Russia revoked a ban...
When you maintain a healthy weight, your overall health and ability to care for the sick and injured is enhanced. Preparedness isn’t just first aid and readiness during adverse weather events and home safety. According to the CDC: The US obesity prevalence was 41.9%...
Other Types of Accidental Poisonings and Exposures Accidental poisonings cover a broad spectrum of populations and exposures. From the toddler ingesting something they found in the yard to medication errors to insect bites, the routes and exposure to toxic are almost...
Almost every household has some products that contain hazardous materials or chemicals. Knowing how to handle and store these products and what to do if someone is improperly exposed to them can help reduce injury. Prevention is key. Before an emergency occurs, make...
Cyber security is more important than ever as more and more personal information is available online. Cyberattacks are malicious attempts to access information or damage a computer or network system. Cyberattacks can lead to information leaks, money loss or theft of...