Only a few weeks into 2018, and the U.S. is being hit by a flu outbreak. Since public health authorities began keeping track of widespread outbreaks over 13 years ago, there has never been a flu spread of this level. The Center […]
Disease Prevention
Is the Raw Water Trend Bad for You? With the new year, we undoubtedly will expect new trends that come and go. One of those trends that seem to be picking up fast is the drinking of raw water. Yes, raw water is probably exactly what you think it is. Natural water found […]
The Raw Water Trend Could Be Bad for You
What is Frostbite? Frostbite is a condition in which a part of your body freezes. Areas most commonly affected are nose, ears, cheeks, fingers and toes. It occurs when your body conserves heat by restricting blood flow to your skin in extremely cold temperatures. Once the temperatures drop to a certain […]
What You Need to Know About Frostbite
As we enter 2018, we look back on all the weird health questions we might have had throughout the year. According to Google, the most search medical maladies were hiccups, snoring, kidney stones, and lupus. If you’ve yet to get the questions to your answers, then I’ll provide some answer. Hiccups This […]
Most Asked Health Questions of 2017
When the temperatures begin to drop, it is common for people to believe the cold weather makes them sick. Could the drop in temperature really cause you to “catch a cold?” Well, the short answer is no. Rather, the common cold actually comes from the rhinovirus. The rhinovirus is the most common […]
Does the Cold Weather Actually Make You Sick?
1 Your heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood through your body. It is one of the most important aspects of the body, and without one we would not be able to survive. It is important to understand how to take care of your cardiovascular needs in order to avoid strokes and heart […]
How to Eat Right and Maintain a Healthy Heart
Since our childhood, we have visited doctors annually whether we were sick or completely healthy. If you have been with your same doctor since childhood, you might have built up a strong relationship over the years. Some like myself change doctors every so many years, but may still have a […]
The Importance of Building a Relationship With Your Doctor
Like it or not, we all have bad habits. Whether it’s eating unhealthy foods, smoking, shopping too much, or even being a couch potato, most of us fall into these bad habits easily. It’s hard to break some of these practices, and you might be a person who struggles with […]
The Top Three Unhealthiest Habits Among Adults and How to ...
Are you a part of the 62% of Americans who own a pet? If so, you most certainly experience the countless health benefits of caring for your furry companion. Pets allow you to experience the great outdoors more, give structure to your life, increase socialization, and decrease feelings of loneliness. […]
The Three Biggest Health Benefits of Owning a Pet
Relationships are a beautiful thing. The ability to share intimate experiences with your significant other and having that support through thick and thin makes relationships all too wonderful. Did you know that, in many ways, your relationship affects your health? Your partner’s personality, eating habits, and daily tasks have an […]