National Safety Month

June is National Safety Month. Take some time to reduce the number of hazards you may encounter in your every day life and make a plan for when an emergency arises.

Keep emergency phone numbers where you can locate them quickly
Make a first aid kit for your home
Make a family emergency plan
Install and maintain smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
Keep guns unloaded and locked up. Lock up the ammunition separately.
Childproof your house

Stay Hydrated This Summer

Summer heat can put you at risk of dehydration. Dehydration happens when you lose more fluids than you take in, and your body does not have enough fluids to work properly. Learn more about the signs of dehydration and how to prevent it this summer.

Drug, Herb, and Dietary Supplement Interactions

Did your doctor just prescribe a new medication for you and you want to learn more? Or are you considering taking a dietary supplement and wonder if it will interact with a medication you're taking? MedlinePlus has information on over 2,000 prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines and more than 175 herbs and supplements. Find out about side effects, dosage, special precautions, interactions with other medications, and more.

Preventing Falls

Falls can be dangerous at any age, but as you get older falling can present additional risks. Broken bones take longer to heal and may even lead to a loss of independence. Staying active and learning to improve your balance can help prevent falls from occurring.

Cold, Flu, or Allergies?

Just because it's summer doesn't mean that you can't get a cold. Or maybe it's allergies? The common cold, flu, and allergies all affect the respiratory system, which can make it difficult to tell them apart. If you're able to spot the differences then you can choose the best treatment.