More than 500,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 and there have been more than 28 million cases nationwide.
Category: Health
Tips to Make this the Year You Quit Smoking for Good
Photo courtesy of “A Beautiful RAWR” (StatePoint) Is “quitting smoking” on the top of your list of goals for the year? Was it last year, too? Here are some insights from those in the know into kicking this habit to...
Make Your Home a Sanctuary — Even If COVID-19 Arrives on Your Doorstep
sitepoint.net (StatePoint) - Winter has brought with it a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. And while the rollout of preventive vaccines has begun, the manufacture and delivery of sufficient doses to inoculate all Americans will take months. Because the disease can...
Foot and Ankle Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
(StatePoint) Many people deal with foot and ankle concerns by simply ignoring them, hoping the problem goes away. However, certain symptoms could be a sign of a serious condition, warn experts. “A foot and ankle surgeon has the right education...
7 Ways to Improve Your Family’s Dental Health in the New Year
(StatePoint) The New Year is the perfect time to hit “reset” and start over with fresh dental habits that can help improve your health. “As we move into the new year, so many of us are looking at our health...
Dental Visits Are Essential Health Care, Here’s Why
(StatePoint) If maintaining good health is top of mind these days, as it is for many, be sure to factor dental hygiene into the equation. Medical experts say that a healthy mouth is critical to whole-body health, and warn that...
Steps Everyone Can Take to Help Prevent a ‘Twindemic’
(StatePoint) In the 2019-2020 flu season, influenza caused up to 22,000 deaths in the U.S. This year, with so many medical resources being used to care for COVID-19 patients, it’s especially important to protect yourself from the flu. The annual...
Can You Recognize Signs of Stroke?
(StatePoint) Many people are avoiding in-person doctor’s visits to limit potential exposure to coronavirus — or are simply ignoring health concerns altogether. However, when it comes to medical emergencies such as stroke, immediate medical attention is critical. The fifth leading...
Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Stop the Spread of Flu
(StatePoint) Amid the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, with hospitals and health care workers already overburdened, medical experts say it’s more important than ever to slow the spread of the flu. In a typical year, the flu causes tens of...
What Every Chronic Pain Sufferer Needs to Know
(StatePoint) According to a new survey from Boston Scientific of more than 500 people with chronic pain, 60 percent aren’t satisfied with their current treatment or therapies. Professional golfer Grant Waite can relate. Repetitive, rotational movements make golf incredibly stressful...