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Four Indicators Your Wound Care Technique Isn't Working
Chronic wounds affect about 6.5 million American people, and due to the quickly rising amount of cases of diabetes, this number will surely increas...
Emergency Planning for the Great Outdoors
The beauty of the outdoors lies in everything from its natural coloring to the smells, sounds, and the clean air that you can enjoy there when you ...
Aging Baby Boomers Breed New Caregivers: Handling your New Responsibilities
It's a bit strange to think about, but it's the truth: over the next ten to fifteen years, there's going to be an extreme shortage in caregivers. I...
Reducing Medical Institution Overhead; Maintaining Quality
There's one topic on the tongue of every American: the extremely high cost of healthcare. Some rack up impossible to afford bills, others attend th...
Buying Diabetes Supplies Online: What You Need to Know
As the 7th leading cause of death in the country, and with increasing rates, diabetes is affecting many people of all ages. As of 2011, 25.8 millio...
Homecare: the Basics of Bedsores and How to Deal with them
When a person decides to become a home care giver (whether professionally or personally), he or she will have a lot to learn. There are many compli...
The Benefits of Honey Antibacterial Treatments for Wounds
Honey has been used for its healing properties for thousands and thousands of years. For that reason, people seem to trust it thoroughly or think i...
Going Camping? Don't Forget the First-Aid Kit
Camping trips are one of the best things about the summer season, whether you're an avid hiker or plan on pitching a tent on the beach. Even if you...
Treating your Own Wound vs Seeing a Doctor
Most people have a first-aid kit in their homes that is fairly well-stocked for treating minor injuries and ailments. From ointments and salves to ...
Obamacare: Preparing for Change
For those who have health insurance just as much as those who don't: you've probably already seen some of the [often cost-oriented] changes brought...
4 Ways to Treat a Burn at Home
You may be lying in the sun, or you could be cooking dinner, no matter where you receive one, burns are a common but very painful injury. Everyo...
5 Steps on Cleaning a Minor Cut
Most adults know that cuts and scrapes are all a part of life. While many types of wounds can damage the skin including abrasions and laceration...