7 Ways to Manage Your Stress
June 5, 2018 – Lynn Bufka Stress occurs when you feel like the demands placed on you — such as work, school, or relationships — exceed your ability to cope. It can be a reaction to a short-lived situation, such as being stuck in traffic or late for an appointment, or it can last a […]
Calcium and Vitamin D: Important for Bone Health
The foods we eat contain a variety of vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients that help keep our bodies healthy. We need to get enough of two nutrients in particular, calcium and vitamin D, to help keep our bones strong. What does calcium do for our bones? Calcium is a mineral. Our bodies contain many […]
How to survive a stroke
How to survive a stroke A stroke is a medical emergency. It can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, and even death. If you notice the symptoms of stroke, call 911 right away. The sooner you get treatment, the better your chances of surviving and making a full recovery. Prepare for a stroke ahead of […]
Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity
Español (Spanish) Print Food Assistance and Food Systems Resources Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight includes healthy eating, physical activity, optimal sleep, and stress reduction. Several other factors may also affect weight gain. Healthy eating features a variety of healthy foods. Fad diets may promise fast results, but such diets limit your nutritional intake, can be […]
Warning Signs and Symptoms of Heat-Related Illness
Heat-Related Illnesses Heat Stroke WHAT TO LOOK FOR High body temperature (103°F or higher) Hot, red, dry, or damp skin Fast, strong pulse Headache Dizziness Nausea Confusion Losing consciousness (passing out) WHAT TO DO Call 911 right away-heat stroke is a medical emergency Move the person to a cooler place Help lower the person’s temperature […]
Prevent Mosquito Bites
Español (Spanish) Print Protect Yourself and Your Family from Mosquito Bites Use insect repellent Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents with one of the active ingredients below. When used as directed, EPA-registered insect repellents are proven safe and effective, even for pregnant and breastfeeding women. DEET Picaridin (known as KBR 3023 and icaridin outside the […]
Types of Hearing Loss
Español (Spanish) | Print A hearing loss can happen when any part of the ear or auditory (hearing) system is not working in the usual way. Outer Ear The outer ear is made up of: the part we see on the sides of our heads, known as pinna the ear canal the eardrum, sometimes called […]
Ouch! I’ve burned my hand on a hot pan — now what?
By Joel Streed June 7, 2023 It’s easy to get a burn on your arm or hand from a hot pan while cooking. Extremely hot water — over 110 degrees Fahrenheit — can cause burns, as can stoves, fires, hot food and the sun. Most burns are minor and you can manage them at home, […]
Transportation Safety
Motor vehicle crashes are a public health concern both in the United States and abroad. In the United States, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death, and kill over 100 people every day. However, motor vehicle crash injuries and deaths are preventable. There are proven strategies that can help prevent these injuries and […]
How Can You Protect Your Hearing?
Keep hearing the sounds you love! Earplugs and earmuffs help protect your hearing from harmful noises. You’ll still be able to hear the sounds you love, but your hearing will be protected from damaging noise. There are many types of hearing protectors, so you can wear the ones that fit your style and are the most […]