Did you know hearing loss from noise exposure is 100 percent preventable? Approximately 5.2 million adolescents ages 6-19 have hearing loss induced by excessive noise exposure. Noise exposure has increased primarily from early exposure to loud level sounds from MP3, gaming systems and the like. With noise induced hearing loss, the results may be sudden or may…
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According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sleep is increasingly recognized as important to public health and safety, with sleep deprivation associated with injuries, mental illness, poor quality of life and well-being, increased health care costs and lost work productivity. People who don’t sleep well also are more likely to suffer from…
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Eating or drinking unclean food and water can make you sick with travelers’ diarrhea and other diseases. You are at risk if you travel internationally, especially to developing countries. Reduce your risk by sticking to these safe food and water habits. Additional Resources: UofL Physicians – Vaccine and International Travel Center Center’s for Disease Control…
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For more fireworks safety tips, visit http://www.cpsc.gov/en/safety-education/safety-education-centers/fireworks/.
Who doesn’t love spending time outdoors, especially in the summer? Make sure your time in the great outdoors stays fun by keeping these tips in mind. Don’t bug out Bugs can be a pest at your family picnic or on weekend hike. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends using an appropriate insect…
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