According to the Mayo Clinic, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur after an individual is exposed to “an event that involved the actual or possible threat of death, violence or serious injury.” This exposure can happen if you directly experienced … Continue reading
Concussions 101
What do you know about concussions? A 2015 Harris Poll report found that 9 in 10 Americans do not know how to define a concussion, although 80% were aware that the injured person doesn’t need to lose consciousness for an … Continue reading
An Overview of Occupational Lung Diseases
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Unintentional Poisoning Rises for American Adults
Did you know that prescription medication plays a major role in addiction and cause of death for adults in America? According to the CDC, prescription opioid sales almost quadrupled between 1999 and 2014. During the same time frame, the number … Continue reading