Eight Tips for Lowering UTI Risk
A urinary tract infection is any infection that develops in the body’s urinary system. The urethra, bladder, and kidneys are the primary parts of the urinary system. While urinary tract infections (or UTIs) are much more common in women than men, both sexes are at risk for this health problem. UTIs are also more common…
Read More5 Things to Do When Your New Year’s Resolutions Fail
As the bright glimmer of the new year begins to fade, it’s natural for many people to start thinking about their lapsed New Year’s resolutions. But what do you do when your resolutions fail? Here are five tips to help you get back on track. 1. Don’t Give Up Just because you didn’t achieve your…
Read MoreEverything You Need in Your Home Sick Kit
The last thing you want to do when you’re sick is head out to the store. Not only is it difficult when you’re feeling under the weather, you shouldn’t expose your germs to the public if you don’t have to. Avoid the grocery store next time you come down with a cold by having a…
Read More5 Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving Celebration
Thanksgiving is notorious for being a time when people overindulge and abandon their healthy habits. However, you need to remember that good health is a year-round commitment. By prioritizing your well-being during this festive season, you can avoid the guilt and negative consequences that often come with overeating and inactivity. By staying healthy during Thanksgiving,…
Read MoreHow to Stay Healthy When Your Coworkers Are All Getting Sick
When cold and flu season rolls around, it does not take long for your normally healthy office to turn into a writhing Petri dish. In a perfect world, employees would simply stay home when they felt ill, and that would stop the nascent infection in its tracks. In the real world, however, workers often have…
Read MoreFive Ways to Align with Autumn for Well-Being
Autumn is the season to wind down and establish balance in your lifestyle. As seasonal changes occur, all life on the planet adapts to alterations in factors like temperature and light so that they enter the period between the end of summer and the start of winter in good health. Embrace these tips to optimize…
Read MoreWhen Should You Go to the ER Instead of Urgent Care?
When you’re sick or injured, you want care as soon as possible. But the Emergency Department at your local hospital (ER for short) isn’t always the best place to go — it’s extremely expensive and the wait is long. Urgent care is sometimes the better option — you’ll get the same care, but at a…
Read MoreThe Effects and Triggers of Migraine Headaches
A migraine is a chronic headache that can last anywhere from 4 to 72 hours. Typically, more common in women than men, migraine headaches generally begin anywhere between childhood and early adulthood. Migraines cause severe pulsating pain often accompanied by nausea and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine headaches are generally unilateral in that…
Read MoreMRSA Infections Explained
MRSA is the acronym for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. The Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are commonly carried on the skin or in the mucous membranes of the nose, even of healthy individuals. MRSAs may be asymptomatic or may have symptoms that begin with or include itchiness. Symptoms Typically, MRSA infections initially appear to resemble normal skin infections.…
Read MoreKeep Your Children Cool this Summer
Many children love to get out and enjoy their summer breaks from school. They have free time to play outside, explore the world and be with their friends. However, the summer heat might prove to be too much for them. Some children, like some adults, are not very adept at monitoring themselves for signs of…
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