Safety & Prevention

Signs of Stroke

When you or someone you know has a stroke, it’s important to act fast. By simply memorizing a few warning signs, you can be prepared to help someone having a stroke, or quickly get the attention you need if you experience them yourself.

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Señales de un Derrame

Cuando usted o alguien que conoce sufre un derrame cerebral, es importante actuar rápido. Simplemente memorizando algunas señales de advertencia, puede estar preparado para ayudar a alguien que sufre un derrame cerebral o para obtener rápidamente la atención que necesita si las experimenta usted mismo.

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How to Avoid Joint Injuries in Sports

Most sports-related injuries involve damage to the body’s joints. Common joint injuries range from twisted ankles to damaged knee ligaments. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help prevent these types of injuries from occurring. When exercising for health and fitness, you can be more at risk for overuse injuries. Fortunately, you can build strength in your joints and avoid joint injuries by stretching and exercising correctly.

 

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Preventive health screenings

You run two miles every other day and lift weights twice a week. You’ve been trying to eat more fruits and vegetables and less meat. You don’t smoke. When it comes to your health, you figure you’ve got everything covered. But when was the last time you saw your health care provider for a health screening?

 

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Men’s health essentials

Many men like to think they’re invincible, especially when their health is concerned. The facts tell a different story. The leading causes of death for American men are heart disease and cancer – two diseases that can largely be prevented by adopting a few essential healthy habits, the CDC says. 

 

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