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 […]
Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes a sore and scratchy throat. It is more common in children from 5 to 15, but anyone can get infected. Strep throat is also called as Streptococcus pyogenes and is spread by contact with secretions from the affected person’s respiratory tract, especially when a person sneezes or […]
Stomach infection or Bacterial gastroenteritis develops when bacteria cause an infection of the intestines or stomach. It is also referred to as food poisoning. The infection is caused by the consumption of food or water that is contaminated with toxins or bacteria. The symptoms can include abdominal cramping, vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea. It is better […]
Food poisoning is caused by eating toxic, contaminated, or spoiled food. The most common cause of food poisoning includes diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Symptoms include abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, weakness, fatigue, fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. Food poisoning can affect an individual or group of people who are exposed to contaminated food. It all […]
