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Dehydration & Heat Stroke Prevention Tips

Stay Hydrated This Summer

It’s that time of year again for vacations and long, sunny days. But it’s also the time of year when temperatures rise and the blazing sun beats down on us. Let’s be honest, summer heat is no joke! During the summer, extremely high temperatures cause many heat-related illnesses like dehydration and heat stroke to rise. Almost 75% of adults are chronically dehydrated, and dehydration is not a go...

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Current CDC Guidelines for COVID-19

What To Do If You Get COVID-19

Behold: the never-ending cycle that is known as allergies… or maybe the flu… or even worse, maybe coronavirus! For the last 3 years, COVID-19 has affected every single person regardless of age or gender. The thing is, it affects everybody differently. Some people could be sick for 1 day with only a cough, while another person could be sick for an entire month with lingering symptoms after the f...

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Ear Infections And How They Affect You

Ear Infections

Have you ever experienced pain inside the ear, difficulty hearing, and/or pressure in the ear? If any of these symptoms sound familiar to you, then you’ve probably had an ear infection or known someone who has had one. Ear infections are extremely common, especially for children. Unfortunately, there are a multitude of factors that can contribute to someone getting an ear infection. Fortunately...

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Summer is Here! Stay Hydrated My Friends

Symptoms and Causes of Heat Strokes

The summer heat in the South and Midwest is no joke. High temperatures and humidity, especially when mixed with strenuous physical activity, are a recipe for heat exhaustion and heatstroke. These “strenuous activities” can range from gardening, and outdoor sports to a fun and relaxing beach day. Not everyone’s body handles heat the same. Without the proper treatment, heat exhaustion can lead to...

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When to See a Doctor For a Cut

Accidents Happen

Everyone has had a cut at some point in their life. They can vary in severity, whether it be a papercut or a deep cut from a cooking accident. Though you may have been taught that all a cut needs to heal is a band-aid and some neosporin, that is not always the case. In many situations, getting your cut treated by a doctor is the best option to ensure that it heals quickly and correctly.  What ...

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June is Men's Health Month

Men Need To Stay Healthy Too

The month of June is dedicated to bringing awareness to the health issues that men are commonly affected by. The observance of Men’s Health Month started in 1992 by the Men’s Health Network. They wanted to educate both men and women about diseases and problems that affect men at higher rates than women. There are many ways to support Men’s Health Month and the mission of the Men’s Health Networ...

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Vaccinations for Travel - What You Need To Know Before Your Next Trip

Travel Vaccines

With summer right around the corner, you are probably thinking about taking a vacation to catch up on your relaxation, or maybe just a change of scenery, whatever the case, you will be asking yourself questions like, “Do you have to be vaccinated to fly?” The easy answer is yes, or it’s highly recommended. Vaccines are necessary to protect travelers going around the U.S. as well as outside of t...

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Top 8 Symptoms of Salmonella

How to Tell if You Have Salmonella and What to Do

Salmonellosis, better known as salmonella, is a common bacterial disease that is sure to have come up in at least one conversation during your upbringing. It is a bacteria that typically lives in animal and human intestines and is shed through…. Let’s just say you get rid of this bacteria by going to the bathroom. Few lucky people have no symptoms when they have a salmonella infection, but for ...

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Urgent Care Awareness Month 2022

Support Your Local Urgent Care

May is national Urgent Care Awareness Month, a celebration and acknowledgment of the fast growing industry and the people who work there. Urgent Cares across the country are the ideal choice for people who can’t afford to go to the ER or hospital, and honestly they are lifesavers for reducing the amount of patients in hospitals and ERs. HealthCARE Express is here to educate you about why urgent...

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