Many of us know how significant it is for healthy adults to donate blood. There are people who need transfusions for many different reasons all over the world. When one person can make such a difference – saving the lives of three people – it’s crucial that if you’re healthy and able, you take the leap and do so. On… Read more →
Donating blood is usually perceived as something donors do to help other people. And that’s good—donating blood does help countless people the world over every day. Blood donations help people with chronic diseases, victims of severe trauma, and people in many vulnerable positions. But does donating blood also help donor? Some say yes. This may seem counterintuitive—less blood should… Read more →
Watch the news every night, you might get the impression that blood is is a sorry state. With diseases like ebola, chikungunya, and a new hepatitis c relative getting media attention all the time, you could be forgiven for worrying about the safety of the blood we’ve got available. People are understandably squeamish about blood at the best of times,… Read more →
Keep an eye on your heart. More specifically: watch your blood pressure. Scientists are currently uncovering interesting trends in the relationship between circulatory strength and potentially lethal events. Their major finding: that variation in pressure–sudden spikes, erratic readings, etc–is perhaps a bigger warning sign than consistently high readings for heart attacks and strokes. Inconsistent pressure, it seems, signals serious issues.… Read more →
The National Institute of Health funded a study of blood donors in an effort to determine the efficacy of adding low dose iron supplements after a donation. Giving blood is a selfless and important form of volunteerism in its purest form: the blood will go to an unknown person in most cases. The dedicated blood donor is allowed to give… Read more →
A Safe Car Seat for Your Child Whenever you travel with your child, it is critical that your child remains restrained in a properly fitted car seat. With all of the various car seats available on the market, it is difficult to know which ones are the best and safest. Many parents, thinking they are choosing a safe seat may… Read more →
