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… have about sun protection.   Is a higher SPF better? Lotion vs. spray? What do I really need to know to keep my family safe? When it comes to sun safety, it’s important to do the best you can. It's nearly impossible for fair-skinned people to avoid all sun damage, so focus on … protection than regular clothing.   What do people need to know about the UV index? The best way to think about the UV index is that it's a measure of how "strong" the sun is that day. It's …

… skill and compassion. Over 5,400 organizations worldwide work with The DAISY Foundation to recognize deserving nurses. Learn more about The DAISY Award here . Congratulations to Sarah … wrote: “She was kind, compassionate and her heart was huge. I knew my grandmother was in the best hands. Sarah told me she had been an ICU nurse at the same hospital for 24 years. Her … for Sarah and the care she gave my grandmother and my family. I remember on that Sunday night, way after the time she was supposed to get off, she stayed. She stayed and let me know my …

… impossible feat or gotten something right. What they may not know, is that it’s also the right way to stay impossibly healthy. In doing a “dab,” a person drops their head towards their elbow while … the sky. It looks like sneezing… and, well, it’s a great how-to when doing the real thing. The best way to prevent the spread of germs during the cold and flu season is to “dab.” Proper cough …

… Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust announced today a multimillion-dollar effort to save the lives of COVID-19 patients and protect the frontline health care workers caring for … COVID-19 Practice Management Guide identified the LUCAS chest compression system as the best practice for managing patients in cardiac arrest to reduce the risk of exposure to care … and that’s been an incredible effort of teamwork with the manufacturer and the hospitals to get them in place ahead of the peak needs,” Panzirer said. “It’s wonderful to see competing …

… Inspired by her mother – a nurse – Mariah Davis, MD, knew at a young age that she wanted to take care of others. Taking care of children is something she fell in love with during medical … you get to see that level of growth and change throughout the years – from a newborn all the way up to an 18-year-old,” said Davis, a pediatrician at Methodist Physicians Clinic . “Every day … in pediatrics – their family background. So, it’s focusing on the whole person to provide the best care possible.” When Davis isn’t caring for children, she’s spending time with her own. She …

… Nicole Gundersen is no stranger to the emergency department at Methodist Fremont Health. She was a patient there two, three, … with whom she chatted about their children and about Gundersen’s crochet hobby. Gundersen, 26, returned to present Bloch with handmade blankets for her son and daughter. This week, Bloch stayed home …

… Looking for a new way to get aerobic exercise, but your joints can’t take the pounding? Riding a bicycle can be a great … bike ride, and 450 to 600 calories if you’re biking at a good clip. What type of bike is best? There are many types of bikes to choose from, including: Stationary upright Stationary …

… the nation. Flu cases are at record numbers with no signs of slowing down. So what can you do to prevent the viruses, bacteria and germs that are making people sick from invading your home? … flu virus can “live” on some surfaces for up to 24 hours. Disinfecting those surfaces is the best way to reduce the spread of those viruses. So how can you kill them? Many common household …

… hepatitis causing liver damage and failure. The cases have affected children ages 1 month to 16 years in the U.S. – including Nebraska – and over a dozen other countries. While … serious and there are many unknowns, hepatitis infections in children aren’t common. And the best way to guard against hepatitis and adenovirus infections is to continue to take commonsense …

… One reason Even if you eat healthily, prenatal vitamins are still an important addition to an expecting mom’s diet. The number one reason why prenatal vitamins are vital? Folic acid. … diet can help get some of those nutrients as well. What about diet? A prenatal vitamin is the best source for your daily allowance of folic acid, but of course, a healthy diet is the best way for you to get your nutrients. What foods are good sources of folic acid? “There are a lot of …