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E-Scooters Plus Drinking: A Fast-Pass to the ER?

E-Scooters Plus Drinking: A Fast-Pass to the ER?

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Prevention & Wellness News THURSDAY, Aug. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Drinking and driving an electric scooter doesn’t mix, according to a new study. Researchers reported serious injuries like brain bleeding or fractures that have happened while riding an electric scooter (e-scooter). Alcohol and drugs were a factor in many […]

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Health Tip: Treating a Jammed Finger

Health Tip: Treating a Jammed Finger

(HealthDay News) — A jammed finger can be a small fracture, dislocation or a sprain to one of the joints, says Mayo Clinic. The injury can be painful and the joint can swell. Latest Prevention & Wellness News Few Deaths Tied to Dirty Air, But Threats Persist Health Tip: Which Foods to Wash Health Tip: […]

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For Muslim Pilgrimage, Climate Change Poses Health Risks

For Muslim Pilgrimage, Climate Change Poses Health Risks

Latest Prevention & Wellness News WEDNESDAY, Aug. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Climate change-caused increases in heat and humidity could put Muslims making the pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia in “extreme danger,” a new study warns. This pilgrimage, known as the Hajj, involves several days of activities, including 20 to 30 hours outdoors. The […]

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Health Tip: Dislocation First Aid

Health Tip: Dislocation First Aid

(HealthDay News) — From a fall to an auto accident, many activities can lead to a dislocation, says Mayo Clinic. Dislocations happen when the ends of your bones are removed from their normal positions. Latest Prevention & Wellness News If you believe you have a dislocated joint, seek medical care immediately. Until getting help, splint […]

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Health Tip: Parking Lot Safety

Health Tip: Parking Lot Safety

(HealthDay News) — Thousands of vehicle crashes occur in parking lots and garages annually, says the National Safety Council. Around the holidays in particular, parking lots become even more dangerous. Latest Prevention & Wellness News To stay safer in a parking lot, the council recommends: Stay in your lane. Avoid cutting across the lot. Drive […]

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Health Tip: Stay Healthy at Work

Health Tip: Stay Healthy at Work

(HealthDay News) — Low-stress, supportive workplaces are good for employee health, says Harvard Medical School. Latest Prevention & Wellness News Employees who are stressed and overworked often develop unhealthy lifestyles with little exercise and poor dietary practices, the school says. To avoid unhealthy workplace habits, Harvard suggests: Avoid “stress eating.” Avoid sugary drinks and salty […]

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Health Tip: Lifting Heavy Things

Health Tip: Lifting Heavy Things

(HealthDay News) — Lifting heavy things is a leading cause of workplace injury, says the University of North Carolina. People who practice smart lifting techniques are less likely to suffer muscle sprains, pulls and injuries caused by heavy lifting. Latest Prevention & Wellness News To properly lift a heavy item, the school recommends: Prepare for […]

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A Fatty Meal Might Affect How You Absorb CBD

A Fatty Meal Might Affect How You Absorb CBD

Latest Prevention & Wellness News FRIDAY, Aug. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Having a cheeseburger with that CBD-infused product? A new study suggests that fatty foods might boost the body’s absorption of cannabidiol (CBD). In 2018, CBD capsules received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for use in patients with seizures, but how food affects […]