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Staying Safe During the Holidays
Take some simple steps to stay safe during the holidays and keep the season merry and bright. The holidays are a season for celebration, but also a good time to practice putting safety first. Travel safely. If flying, know the Transportation …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: alcohol, food safety, healthy living, holiday, kids, Medical Center Arlington, safety, Texas, travel
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Top 5 Surprising Places to Find Germs
Germs are hiding in some surprising places, so be sure to wash your hands well and often. Trying to avoid germs and stay healthy this season? In honor of National Handwashing Awareness Week, here’s a list of a few surprising places …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: Cold, flu, germs, handwashing, healthy living, Medical Center Arlington, Texas
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What to Expect from a Skin Cancer Screening
Learn what happens during a skin cancer screening and save the date for an upcoming free screening at MCA! It's inevitable–summertime means lots of sun and extensive exposure to UV rays. After many years of this type of exposure, it's …
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Staying Safe During Texas Summers
Follow some simple guidelines in order to stay safe in the Texas summer sun. Soaring temperatures, among other things, can contribute to safety concerns during a typical Texas summer. Here’s how to beat the heat and stay safe: Guard against …
Staying Safe on the Fourth
Prepare yourself for a fun and safe Fourth of July by reading these important resources about fireworks safety While families create memories on this national holiday, it's easy to assume that accidents won't happen to them. After all, what could …
Summer Workout Suggestions
Check out these important tips for summertime workouts. Summer—the season of shorts and swimsuits—often serves as motivation to start or step up an exercise routine. Here are a few suggestions for summer workouts: Start small. Ease into an exercise routine, …
Important First Aid and Emergency Resources
No one wants to be put into an emergency situation–but chances are that it will happen to all of us and we need to be ready. Caretakers, parents and teachers in particular should be prepared for a possible emergency situation …
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Top Surprising Distractions on the Road
How often do you get distracted on the road? Driving distractions aren’t just caused by cell phones, either. They can be caused by adjusting your radio station, helping your young child behind you or even eating while driving. This April …
Top Tips for Treating Allergies
For many, it is impossible to enjoy a beautiful spring day. All those new budding leaves and blooms mean only one thing: allergies. Are you unsure if you have allergies? Are you wondering how your allergies can be treated? We …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: allergies, Arlington, diet, dust, inflammation, insects, lifestyle, Medical Center Arlington, medication, mites, nasal, pets, pollen, sneezing, symptoms, treatment, TX
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Understanding Food Labels: What to Look For
Savvy mall shoppers always check the label to make sure they are getting the right size and the best materials for their clothing. Shouldn't the food you eat get the same treatment? Checking food labels is extremely important to maintaining …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: Arlington, calories, cholesterol, diet, fat, food, health, ingredients, label, Medical Center Arlington, nutrition, sugar, TX
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