One of the best things you can do for yourself is to have an accessible, well-stocked first aid kit that you can pull out anytime. Not only are they fantastic for minor accidents, but they can also be life-savers in an emergency. If you’re experiencing a medical crisis, your first aid kit can help stabilize your issues …
Unfortunately, we’re all prone to accidents. Whether you’ve experienced minor or significant incidents—such as accidentally stepping on glass shards, cutting into an avocado the wrong way, or running into trouble with home tools—proper wound care is essential to prevent infections so you can heal faster. One crucial decision in caring for an injury is choosing …
A stye is a common eye condition affecting the upper and lower eyelids. While usually harmless, a stye on the eye can be uncomfortable, bothersome, and embarrassing. But there’s nothing to be ashamed of because styes can and do happen to everyone. The good news is that it’s often easily treatable with proper care and …
Most of us have been to a doctor’s office, a hospital, an emergency room, or an urgent care center. In that case, you’ve come across a sharps container. It’s hard to miss these unmistakable red bins adorned with hazard symbols. You might also have one in your own home, particularly if you’re responsible for managing …
If you have an open wound, you might notice that it leaks fluid. This is perfectly normal and part of the healing process. Wound drainage can occur with any type of open wound – a surgical incision, an abrasion, a piercing injury or even a burn. As the wound swells and becomes inflamed during healing, …
