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Musicians and Hearing Loss

She was rocking out as part of a successful '80s punk band. Now Kathy Peck is warning other musicians about the importance of hearing protection.

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Insights from the Editor

Overloaded by health information? Veteran health journalist and Everwell editor-in-chief Robert Davis sorts through it all.

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Mĕd-spēk

Can you decipher medical lingo? Test your knowledge.

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A First Aid Checkup

What works best for a minor burn? What should you do for a sprained ankle? Test your first aid knowledge with our Everwell Challenge.

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Helpful Tips and Hints

Even minor burns require an immediate trip to the doctor when they cover the following sensitive areas of the body:

  • Hands
  • Feet
  • Face
  • Groin
  • Buttocks
  • A major joint (shoulder, hip, knee, elbow, ankle)

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