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Given a scarcity of personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care workers and first responders, Henry Ford Allegiance Health has taken an innovative approach to creating their own, using safe and comfortable materials that will protect caregivers from the COVID-19 virus.  facebook …  GET ALERTS on Facebook.com/CardinalEmergencies GET ALERTS on Facebook.com/ArlingtonCardinal Stay informed with news […]

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When people strive to live healthier lives, they usually change behavior to eat better and exercise regularly. However, they might be overlooking an issue with the indoor air quality of their homes. Poor air quality can have several negative short-term and long-term effects on health. Short-term health impacts of poor air quality A wide variety […]

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For years E-cigarettes grew as a popular trend among many young adults and teenagers. Though e-cigarettes and other e-liquid products were originally advertised as being safer than traditional cigarettes, the claim has been called out as false. Recent studies show that e-liquid products are equally as detrimental to personal health and environmental safety as traditional […]

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A ventilator is also known as a breathing machine or a respirator, which is a medical device that helps patients breathe when they are not able to do it themselves. It gently pushes air into the lungs and lets air exit naturally, as if the patient was doing it themselves. Any time someone is undergoing […]

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Germs are all around us—they’re unavoidable. No matter how hard we clean and scrub, we’ll always come into contact with germs. There are a few simple things you can do, however, to limit the damage they can cause. First, you must know the dirtiest places you encounter on a daily basis. Once you know these places, […]

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Whether you’re a homeowner shoveling your driveway or a professional tower climber working in extremely cold conditions, winter can impact a person’s health in unexpected ways. Dehydration, in particular, is one of the most common afflictions brought on by the harsh winter months. Though it’s thought that dehydration is only due to the harsh heat of […]

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If you work at a job where you spend a considerable amount of time sitting at a desk, giving your health the attention it deserves can be difficult. Somehow, it can be physically exhausting to spend the majority of your day stationary, whether you’re working on a computer or making sales calls. It’s important that […]

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The summer sun is great for anyone’s mood, but when it comes to your heart, this time of year can pose some major threats. Be wary of possible signs of heart disease, and help keep those medical issues at bay with these summer heart health tips. Stay Hydrated Proper hydration is essential throughout the entire year, but […]

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There’s a notable difference between indoor and outdoor air. Ultimately, we spend a considerable amount of our time inside, so we want to do everything possible to optimize the quality of the air inside our own homes. Follow our list of tips on how to improve indoor air quality in a way that will elevate your standard […]

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The workplace is a hub for sickness—numerous people, many of whom take public transportation, coexist in the same space for the majority of their week. Sharing a communal space encourage germs to spread at a much quicker pace. And unfortunately, many employees can’t afford to get sick due to limited PTO and available sick days. […]

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