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Rafael Torres's picture

Help your loved one with heart attack symptoms when EMS is on its way

Rafael E. Torres, MD
Director, Department of Emergency Medicine
Bonnie Friedman's picture

What to do before you leave the hospital

Bonnie Friedman
Professional Communicator
Nancy Troyano's picture

How to keep mosquitoes and ticks away while enjoying your yard this summer

Nancy Troyano, PhD, BCE
Training manager / Entomologist
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Keys to protecting athletes from concussions

Harry Kerasidis, M.D.
Founder, Medical Director
Sridhar Yalamanchili's picture

Exercising after a back injury? Tips for avoiding further injury

Sridhar Yalamanchili, PT, MSPT
Director of Rehabilitation
Michael Bobrove's picture

Deal with a medical emergency and find a hospital when traveling

Michael Bobrove
CEO & Founder
Rachel Nazarian's picture

Learn how to properly apply sunscreen for optimum effectiveness

Rachel Nazarian, M.D. FAAD
Dermatologist
Justin C. Young's picture

First aid for a bloody nose and how to stop it

Justin C. Young, M.D.
Doctor
Scott A. Weiss's picture

How to treat a muscle cramp: First aid advice to help reduce pain

Dr. Scott A. Weiss DPT LATC CSCS FACSM
Licensed Physical Therapist and Board Certified Athletic Trainer
Justin C. Young's picture

Get a bloody nose almost every day? Here's what to do

Justin C. Young, M.D.
Doctor
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First Aid

Learning how to prevent sickness, prepare for injuries, and be ready for anything and everything that happens in life means battling illnesses, infections, and emergency situations on the front lines with knowledgeable advice on first aid. Look to ExpertBeacon to help you understand how important it is to have a first aid kit at ready so that you and your family are prepared for anything before you head to the doctor. We can help you with food poisoning, motion and altitude sickness, and how to deal with hot peppers if they happen to get the better of you. Much more to come.

Heart Attacks and Strokes »

Help your loved one with heart attack symptoms when EMS is on its way
Rafael Torres

The first and most important thing to do is to call 911 if you think a spouse or close friend may be having a heart attack. The...

What you do during a heart attack could save your life
John M. Kennedy

Heart disease remains the number one killer of men and women in the U.S., claiming nearly one million lives each year. In fact,...

What to do if you think you are having a stroke
Erol Veznedaroglu

In stroke, time is brain. Seeking prompt emergency care at the first sign of stroke is more important than ever because new...

Know what to do if you or someone you know is having a heart attack
Tim Issac

The American Heart Association estimates 1.5 million Americans have heart attacks every year. Almost half are suffering their first...

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Urgent Mental Issues »

5 things you should and shouldn’t do when helping someone with PTSD
Alyssa Gilston

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious anxiety disorder that impacts everyone it touches. There are many symptoms of...

Grounding techniques before you have your next panic attack
John Tsilimparis

About six million Americans experience a panic attack every year. Panic Attacks are bi-products of anxiety which occur regularly or...

Get past the danger zone safely when having suicidal thoughts
Deborah R. Wagner

People suffering from severe depression or those navigating an especially difficult experience may find themselves having thoughts...

Managing migraine triggers and help getting treatment
Mitra Assadi

Migraine is a common neurological disorder which causes recurrent attacks of headaches associated with GI symptoms and/or...

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Injuries »

What to do before you leave the hospital
Bonnie Friedman

Hurray! You are leaving the hospital. That’s cause for celebration. You are better, well enough to go home or at least to a nursing...

Keys to protecting athletes from concussions
Harry Kerasidis

Concussions are dangerous, and finally garnering due media attention unfortunately for the wrong reasons. Proper protocols are...

Exercising after a back injury? Tips for avoiding further injury
Sridhar Yalamanchili

People experience pain after a spine injury in unique ways. Sometimes its immobilizing at first and then for many it can lessen to...

First aid for a bloody nose and how to stop it
Justin C. Young

Bloody noses, clinically known as epistaxis, are an occurrence that most of us have experienced at some point in our lives. The...

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First Aid for Travelers »

Deal with a medical emergency and find a hospital when traveling
Michael Bobrove

Most of us do not consider the possibility of requiring medical care while visiting a foreign country. What do you need to do to...

You deserve a break: Have a stress-free vacation away from work
Joffrey S. Suprina

Feeling overwhelmed? Inbox overflowing? Email box full? Projects piling up? Afraid you are going to lose it? You are likely...

Bed bugs in your hotel room? Make sure you don't bring them home
Nancy Troyano

As the warmer weather leads into travel season, anyone who travels will want to be extra vigilant when it comes to picking up bed...

Survive food poisoning in a foreign country
Scott J. Hershman

Foreign countries have different standards in food preparation, storage, and serving. Consequently, there is a chance you will get...

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Colds, Flus, and Sickness »

How your doctor can help you manage and overcome allergies
Frederick M. Sc...

Sneezing? Itchy, watery, eyes? Runny nose? You may have allergies. More than 60 million Americans suffer from allergies and asthma...

Natural methods to help treat nasal issues
Lexi Hagenson

Many allergy medications on the market contain synthetic chemicals which may stop working over time and/or cause bothersome side...

Arm yourself against the spread of the cold and flu viruses
Michael W. Smith

As temperatures continue to drop and calendars become packed with travel and Holiday parties the chance of catching a cold or flu...

Prevent and treat the cold and flu to help you stay healthy
David Foreman

Don’t become a statistic this cold and flu season. Don’t let this cold and flu season get you down. The following are some quick...

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Bites and Stings »

How to keep mosquitoes and ticks away while enjoying your yard this summer
Nancy Troyano

Mosquitoes and ticks are increasingly finding their way into the landscape of suburban areas across the U.S. becoming a potential...

Protect yourself from becoming a mosquito’s next meal
Nancy Troyano

Health officials are still concerned about the spread of West Nile Virus, so applying mosquito prevention techniques in the summer...

Take critical steps to an allergic reaction to a bee sting
Justin C. Young

Bees are the source of many things that help us and that we enjoy – among them, pollination, more flowers, and honey. Bees can also...

Advice for identifying, preventing and treating spider bites
Jorge Parada

Among all the creepy-crawlies hiding in the dark corners of homes, few are more frightening to people than spiders. With their...

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Poisoning »

React smartly and swiftly if your child has a poisoning emergency
Justin C. Young

Children can be quite adventurous and curious around the house, which can get them into trouble when they encounter hazardous...

What to do when someone ingests antifreeze
Justin C. Young

Antifreeze, also known as ethylene glycol, is a chemical used most commonly as an engine coolant. It is a shimmery, green or golden...

How to help someone who has alcohol poisoning
Jean L. Cleary

Ethanol intoxication affects every walk of life, all ages, and all social classes with potentially devastating consequences....

Protect your family from lead poisoning with this expert advice
Robert Weitz

Lead poisoning is the #1 preventable childhood disease in the US, yet many of us think we are not at risk. It can happen to anyone...

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Burns »

Learn how to properly apply sunscreen for optimum effectiveness
Rachel Nazarian

Applying sunscreen may seem like a no-brains-needed activity, but there’s actually a right and wrong way to wear the skin-saving...

Act quickly and calmly when suffering a boiling water burn
Justin C. Young

Boiling water burns or scaldings can be very dangerous. The severity of burns, the location of the burns, and the size of the burn...

How to treat a severe sunburn to ensure the fastest recovery
Justin C. Young

Sunburn can be quite the irritating nuisance and commonly causes injury and skin damage to millions of people. Even when taking...

Prevent sunburns and protect your skin when hanging out in the sun
Justin C. Young

It is impossible to completely avoid the sun, but we can prevent its more damaging effects while out enjoying the day. Whether you...

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