Stay Safe in Summer’s Sizzle
Latest Prevention & Wellness News SATURDAY, July 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) Temperatures are skyrocketing across the United States, as the high sky sun bakes everyone who ventures out for some summer fun. Unfortunately, these record high temperatures increase your risk of experiencing heat-related illnesses during your typical summer activities, said Dr. Maria Mejia, associate professor […]
U.S. Fireworks Injuries Are on the Rise
Latest Prevention & Wellness News FRIDAY, July 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Fourth of July celebrations often include festive picnics and dazzling fireworks, but these holiday pyrotechnics are causing a growing number of injuries and deaths. Fireworks-related injuries and deaths in the United States have climbed by about 25% over the past 15 years, the […]
The Trouble With Binge Drinking Over Age 30 – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Prevention & Wellness News By Amanda LoudinJune 23, 2022 When you think of binge drinking, you probably imagine young college students overdoing it at big weekend bashes: Kegs, shots, loud music, and bad behavior. And indeed, according to a national survey, more than half of college students (53%) reported drinking in the past month, […]
As Heat Waves Continue, Experts Urge Steps to Stay Safe
Latest Prevention & Wellness News TUESDAY, June 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) As a weekend heat wave that put more than 15 million Americans in the Northern and Central Plains on alert slowly moves east, the nation’s emergency doctors have advice to keep you safe. “Overexposure to the sun or heat can turn into an emergency […]
5 Limiting Beliefs for Doctors to Overcome on the Way to Financial Freedom
Mindset is the most important factor determining your financial wellness. I will never not believe this. I know this to be a fact because I saw how much my financial well-being changed for the better once I began working on a healthy money mindset. And the enemies of a healthy money mindset are limiting beliefs. […]
U.S. Pedestrians Dying at Highest Rate in 40 Years
Latest Prevention & Wellness News THURSDAY, May 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) U.S. pedestrian deaths in 2021 were the highest in four decades, with an average of 20 deaths every day, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. An estimated 7,485 pedestrians were killed in 2021, which was 12% more than in 2020, preliminary data show. […]
Highway Death Toll Warning Signs May Cause More Crashes, Not Less
Latest Prevention & Wellness News FRIDAY, April 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) Showing highway death tolls on roadside message boards in a bid to curb crashes may actually cause more accidents, a new study suggests. That’s because they distract drivers, the researchers said. At least 27 states have used such messages. The new report focused on […]
Body & Mind: Rehab Psychologists Help When Illness, Injuries Strike
Latest Prevention & Wellness News MONDAY, April 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) If you’re recovering from a significant injury or illness, a rehabilitation therapist could be a big help in getting back to your normal daily life, according to experts. “You don’t get a manual that comes with your injury that tells you how to navigate […]
Want a Healthier Neighborhood? Plant a Tree
Latest Prevention & Wellness News MONDAY, April 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) It turns out that trees might be good medicine. How so? New research shows that having lots of trees in your neighborhood could improve your health and lower your medical costs. “It’s time to stop looking at trees simply as an amenity and start […]
U.S. Traffic Deaths Rise to Highest Level Since 2007
Latest Prevention & Wellness News THURSDAY, March 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) Even though Americans drove less in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, close to 39,000 lives were lost on U.S. roadways in 2020 — the highest death toll since 2007, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports. Fatal collisions spiked almost […]