These posts cover all sorts of topics related to health and wellness. For tips and tricks to stay healthy or improve your health, check out these posts!
April 27-May 4, 2019, is National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW). This year, we’ll explore what NIIW is, and why vaccinations for children are so important. This small facet of the World Health Organization’s larger overall World Immunization Week (WIW) gives us the chance to re-focus on the importance of vaccines. NIIW is also the perfect… Read more »
10-15% of the adult population in the United States suffers from IBS, but is there treatment for irritable bowel syndrome? What are your options? There’s nothing enjoyable about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Sufferers struggle with a myriad of gastrointestinal symptoms that leave them feeling uncomfortable and, in some cases, afraid to leave their homes. The… Read more »
The fourth Tuesday in March of every year is American Diabetes Alert Day. This March, we’ll discuss the risk factors, management tips, and potential screening and treatment options of diabetes. The mission of this awareness campaign is to help the general public assess their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and, if possible, reverse those… Read more »
Mixing alcohol and medication can lead to dangerous consequences, but what about mixing alcohol and acetaminophen? Tylenol, Ofirmev, Mapap, Nortemp, and a myriad of generic pain relievers all have one thing in common: they contain Acetaminophen, one of the most common pain relievers on the market. While this drug has long been considered one of… Read more »
There are constant studies to examine how common drugs and medications may affect our bodies. Recently, many people are curious about dementia – specifically if certain common medications may increase your risk of dementia. Here’s what we found. Dementia is a blanket term for a series of different conditions that negatively impact the brain. These… Read more »
Winter is coming; technically it’s already here. This winter season, learn the difference between common cold vs. flu symptoms to get proper treatment. We’re already seeing a lot of common winter viruses, especially respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among small children and, of course, the common cold. Experts have noted that the flu is off to… Read more »
We all know that sugar is bad for us – but it seems impossible to avoid. With this list of good and bad sugars, you can make better decisions about your health. Sugar is one of the most difficult ingredients to avoid. It seems to be in everything, from your iced tea to your pizza… Read more »
December is a busy, yet exciting month. With all the excitement, it’s important to know these tips for staying healthy during the holidays. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is certainly exciting. As fun as it is, though, it also means exposure to large crowds, less-than-sanitary shopping malls, and people or places we… Read more »
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs during the changing of seasons. There is winter-onset SAD, and summer-onset SAD, but regardless of the type — if you suffer from SAD, consider these 9 ways to combat it. Winter is coming. We’ve turned the clocks back an hour. The sun takes longer… Read more »
Children’s medicine is supposed to help your little ones, but there’s important (and potentially dangerous) things to consider about pediatric medication dosing. There is nothing quite as awful as being the parent of a child who isn’t feeling well. But that’s exactly what happens to hundreds of parents every single year. Unfortunately, finding the right… Read more »
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