Many people travel during the summer months, myself included. With my speaking schedule, conferences, and meetings I attend gathering research, I've been on more planes than I'd care to count. Over the years, I’ve gathered some "insider tips" that will make your travels easier. * Buy water at the…
…Another common cause of falls is low blood pressure, or hypotension. Sometimes brought on by alcohol or prescription drugs, hypotension can cause dizziness, light-headedness, confusion, or blurred vision. If you notice any of these symptoms, be extra careful when sitting up or standing and check your…
…600 that same night—a grueling feat in racing. During the race, he began to feel nauseous and hot. By the race’s end, he had become so weak and dizzy that he was unable to climb out of his car and had to be taken to the hospital to replenish his fluids. Tony was suffering from dehydration, the combined…
I just read an article that said experts are predicting a worse than usual mosquito season this year. That got me thinking about growing up in Georgia, where hot summer days meant no school, plenty of daylight, fresh peaches from roadside stands, and sleeping out on the back porch to stay cool.…
…her eyesight, hearing, and ability to walk. Although she recovered to some degree, her balance remained impaired and she experienced occasional dizziness. She also had severe pain and numbness in her legs and was treated with vein bypass, with no lasting relief. As a result, this once-active woman—who…
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