Every year, health experts warn people to get flu shots but the majority of people don’t take it seriously. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 37% of U.S. adults were estimated to have been vaccinated last flu season, a fall of 6% from the year before. Meanwhile, the CDC estimates the flu killed […]
Injuries are part of the game whether you play sports for fitness or competition. The worst nightmare would be that you are sidelined for the rest of your life. There are a lot of factors that help in preventing you from injuries and wearing the right gear is one option to prevent yourself from being […]
Flu season is fast approaching. Learn your personal risk of the illness, and how to make a fast flu recovery if you do wind up sick this season. Flu Risks Many of us consider the flu a mild, common, and short-lived illness. However, for certain populations, the flu can lead to very serious complications, such […]
Dehydration is caused by a deficiency of water in the body, which does not allow it to function properly. Mild dehydration may not be as serious as severe hydration which can lead to blood clots, fatal complications, and seizures. However, mild dehydration can also have a negative impact on your mood and energy. Dehydration symptoms […]
School is back in-session and temperatures are cooling down, which means cold and flu season is just around the corner. Learn what precautions you can take now to prevent cold and flu later. Cold and flu are contagious respiratory illnesses that spread through droplets in the air. These droplets are made when an infected person […]
Pre-employment is part of the onboarding process for most companies. The purpose of the exam is to make sure that the employee is physically and mentally fit for the exam. The guidelines are provided by the Occupation Safety and Health Administration or the local Department of Health for pre-employment testing. In addition, the companies also […]
It used to be a lot easier to get an appointment with your physician. You didn’t feel well, you called the doctor and got seen. If it was bad enough, you went to the ER, filled out a bunch of paperwork, and then got seen. Something happened not so many years ago that made things […]
Having trouble sleeping? You’re not alone. One in three people reportedly suffers from insomnia. Making intelligent lifestyle choices can help you fall – and stay asleep. Here are 7 strategies to help conquer insomnia, including a few you hopefully haven’t yet considered. 1. Aim for a daily benchmark of 7 hours of sleep. This includes […]
Indigestion is the uncomfortable feeling of pain, burning in your upper abdomen, or feeling of fullness. It is not something to take seriously about, but still, you need to make it right in order to get rid of it to avoid any kind of bumpy feeling. What are the Symptoms of Indigestion? If you are […]
Last fall, actor Charlie Sheen, known for his roles in “Two & a Half Men,” “Platoon,” and “Wall Street,” became known for something else: his positive HIV status. While critics attacked Sheen for what they imagined was a risky sex life rife with unprotected encounters, the actor admitted to only having unprotected sex twice in […]
