Open 7 days a week, 9am to 8pm
According to the CDC, 8,081 heat-related deaths occurred within a span of 10 years. Of these, 94 percent occurred between May and September. Signs of heat exhaustion include: Muscle cramps Heavy sweating Dizziness Light-headedness Headaches Pale or cold skin Weakness or confusion Quickened heartbeat Dark-color urine (indicating dehydration) Nausea Vomiting The summer heat is going … Continued
Did you know that there were a whopping 145.6 million visits made to U.S. emergency departments in 2016? That’s almost 400,000 visits per day! What’s even more surprising, though, is that only 8.7% of those visits led to hospitalization. One reason is that most ED visits are not actually emergencies. In fact, one study found … Continued
Going to the gym? Before you do, take a moment to learn a few important safety tips! Gym injuries are common and can cause you great pain, permanent disability, or even death. Most injuries are caused by gym equipment, but others are due to the gym-goers themselves. Such an injury may be due to improper technique, for … Continued
As its namesake suggests, the common cold is one of the most frequently suffered ailments in the world. Not only is there no cure for it, but it also shares quite a few features with another one of the world’s most common health disturbances: Allergies. When you’re dealing with a sudden onset of symptoms, it … Continued
Food poisoning is so common that one in six Americans will experience it at some point this year. Pretty much any food can cause food poisoning, but some carry greater risk than others. The period of time between when you get food poisoning and the start of your symptoms can range from a couple of hours … Continued
When you go on vacation, you want to have fun, go out, explore, and spend quality time with loved ones. The last thing you want to worry about is your health. Unfortunately, sometimes there is no avoiding getting sick on vacation. Air travel brings you in contact with lots of germs, and some people react to … Continued
Did you know over half of Americans deal with neck or back pain? Back pain isn’t rare. In fact, it’s one of the most common reasons for disabilities. But how do you know if you have severe back pain that needs treatment, or if it is something minor you can deal with on your own? … Continued
Hurricane Michael caused devastation across Florida in October 2018. Although for many people the impact has been horrendous, in times of trouble an event like this can bring the best out in people. One such story is of the inmates of Walton County Jail who volunteered to clear debris to help their community. Are you … Continued
Do you find you get sick more often when you’re exposed to cold air during the winter months? Getting a cold or the flu in the winter is no joke. In fact, the CDC reports that anywhere from 12,000 – 56,000 people could die from the flu during any given year. The cold weather can … Continued
Earaches are the most common reason why parents bring their children to the doctors. In fact, before the age of three, 5 out of 6 kids will experience an earache. Because kids’ ears don’t drain as well as adults, it is much more common for kids to get ear infections. But adults can get them … Continued