Anemia, also known as low hemoglobin, is a condition in which one does not have enough healthy red blood cells to carry sufficient amounts of oxygen to the body’s tissues. Some of the most common symptoms of anemia are feeling tired and weak. There are various safety considerations for anemia one can take to manage and treat their condition. Safety considerations for anemia at home There are various symptoms one can watch for if they suspect they may be anemic. …
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If you or a loved one has epilepsy , you may be wondering if living alone with epilepsy is possible or even safe. Fortunately, it is possible for someone living …
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease related to the mucus and sweat glands, also affecting the lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, sinuses, and sex organs. There are various important safety considerations …
Lana wears a medical alert ID for Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Living with fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) all these years, I know that I need to be on top …
A medical ID is recommended to anyone living with a medical condition. In an emergency, it can easily and effectively communicate a chronic disease, such as Lupus, to first responders. …
A medical ID is recommended to anyone living with a medical condition such as Multiple Sclerosis. Photo credit: Kiki Charles The hardest thing for me about multiple sclerosis (MS) …
“Purchased a new @americanmedicalid and changed the inscription to ensure that I receive epinephrine and that 911 is called!” – @Liladri317 Food allergy to fish or shellfish affects 2.3% of …
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. It’s a chance for everyone to raise awareness and show support for friends and loved ones who bravely manage their epilepsy each day. Take some …
Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is a problem with the structure and function of the heart, present at birth. CHD affects 1 in every 100 babies born each year; there are …
It was an ordinary day for Jamie Efurd. She and her daughter Callie (age 4) were only going to the ophthalmologist to get Callie some glasses. Things changed all of …
September may be the turning point between seasons. Summer fades into the cooler weather of spring as leaves change and the air lightens. But the month is also an opportunity …