October is National Healthy Lung Month. From asthma to lung cancer, millions of Americans are affected by lung health problems each year. While smoking can lead to many types of lung problems, there are also environmental and occupational factors to be considered. In this post, we’ll look at occupational lung diseases and what you can […]
Takata Airbag Recalls Continue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently reported that the Takata recall has been expanded. The most recent recall affects Nissan, Ford, and Mazda vehicles. Based on NHTSA-ordered testing, new at-risk inflators were discovered. None of these vehicles have experienced an airbag rupture during testing or while on the road. The inflators that were recently […]
What You Need to Know About Whiplash
Whiplash is a neck injury often associated with car accidents (particularly rear end collisions), but it can occur in any situation where the injured individual has no chance to brace for unexpected impact. It is also sometimes referred to as cervical acceleration-deceleration (CAD) syndrome. Whiplash gets its name from the quick and forceful back and […]
Stroke: Warning Signs, Prevention, and What You Need to Know
May is American Stroke Month, so it’s a good time to review prevention tips as well as the warning signs of a stroke. According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability. Each year nearly as many Americans have a stroke as have a heart attack, and more than 133,000 […]
Manage Stress to Keep Your Heart Healthy
According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is responsible for approximately one of every three deaths in the United States. With an average of 2,200 Americans dying due to cardiovascular disease each day, there is an average of one death every forty seconds. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help prevent you from becoming one […]
