First aid

  • Hot or cold? The right care at the right time!

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    You’re in pain – excruciating would be an understatement. But the clinic is closed , emergency has an 8-hour wait,…

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  • Always a kit at hand’s reach

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    It’s happened to all of us: you’re trying to cut your veggies in a rush for dinner, then one false…

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  • The ABC of dressings: When “kissing the boo-boo” is no longer enough

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    We all remember running to mom crying after a terrible fall that had us understand the abrasive power of asphalt.…

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  • Blisters, corns, calluses and other pains in your feet: How to soften them all up

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    Flip-flops and sandals, brand new leather shoes, sturdy hiking footgear, fleece-lined winter boots, waterproof rubber boots, sky-high pumps, everyday flats,…

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  • Construction and joints: a battle of attrition

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    When we talk about the risks associated with a construction site, we automatically think of motor vehicle accidents that take…

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