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Heat-Related Deaths Are On the Rise — These 6 Expert Tips Can Reduce the Risk of Heatstroke
“During the spring and summer, we love being outside. The sun’s warm rays feel good on our skin and the long days allow us to work and play for hours. Unfortunately, the things that make this time of year great also present a risk: heatstroke. This is a risk both for people spending time outside…
Read MoreJardiance vs. metformin: Differences, similarities & side effects
“Jardiance (empagliflozin) and metformin are two prescription drugs indicated for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Both work by lowering blood sugar levels. Jardiance is a brand-name medication, while metformin Hcl is a generic form of the brand-name medications Fortamet, Glumetza, Glucophage, and Riomet. Jardiance is classified in a group of drugs called sodium-glucose co-transporter…
Read MoreHow Sensory Processing Disorder Can Impact Your Life
“Scratchy fabrics, loud noises, the sights and smells of pungent foods … Most of us can just let these sensory experiences pass us by, but people with sensory processing disorder seem to have a stronger reaction—and sometimes an underreaction—to certain sensory stimuli.”
Read MoreAt-Home Lyme Disease Test Kits: What You Need To Know
“Each year, approximately 35,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported in the U.S. However, owing to the difficulty of diagnosing Lyme disease as well as a climate change-related spike in the survival rates of Lyme-transmitting creatures, recent estimates suggest the actual number is as high as 476,000 new U.S. cases annually, according to the Centers…
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