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Basic first aid practices to different common injuries.
If there was a most common part of the body to injure, it would surely involve the fingertip – after all, we use our fingers every single day of our lives, often in situations where there are all manner of risks. Fingertip injuries can come in many shapes and sizes, and can involve one or …
If you have a condition of itchy red skin, and it’s new to you, you may be wondering what it could be. And the truth is, there are a number of different things it could be. This article is going to walk you through some of the main conditions that can result in itchy red …
Heat related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat stress are serious concerns for athletes and people who work outside. These two illnesses share many of the same symptoms, making it very hard to distinguish them. The goal of this blog is to help you learn the differences so you can properly care for yourself …
Blisters are caused when the body fills the area under the skin with a fluid. This fluid is either blood, or more commonly a clear fluid called serum. Serum is a mixture of water and white blood cells that the body uses to repair damaged tissue. Types of Blisters Causes The most common form is …
What Is a Dislocation? A dislocation is when a joint, most often the shoulder or knee, is moved out of its normal position. A dislocation is different from a fracture because there is no bone damage, only tendon and muscle damage. This can be caused by direct impact or hyperextension. Dislocations are common in sports, …
