May is Stroke Awareness Month and that makes it worth bringing up the staggering statistics surrounding it. Heart disease and stroke account for the vast majority of deaths every year in the United States. No matter how you break down the numbers, … [Read more...] about Strike back against stroke: Get informed to lower your risk of stroke
Flu Prevention Tips
Let’s face it—we all get sick from time to time no matter how careful we are when it comes to germs and personal hygiene. Most of the time these little “flu bugs” are nothing more than a minor setback, but in more extreme cases they can develop into … [Read more...] about Flu Prevention Tips
A Guide to Proper Hand Washing
Regular hand washing is the best way to prevent the spread of germs to yourself and other people around you. While it’s impossible to keep your hands completely germ-free, you may infect others with germs that can cause an infectious disease—such as … [Read more...] about A Guide to Proper Hand Washing
What do you know about: Secondhand Smoke
It’s 2014. By now, it’s become very clear to Americans that smoking is utterly horrendous for your health. The smoking rate among adults and teens in the United States has been steadily declining since the 1950’s, when 44 percent of Americans … [Read more...] about What do you know about: Secondhand Smoke
Heart Disease: An Overview
Heart disease, or cardiovascular disease, is a blanket term that refers to any type of disorder that affects the heart, the blood vessels, or both. It is the leading cause of death in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia—with over 25% of all deaths in … [Read more...] about Heart Disease: An Overview
Protecting Your Hearing
If a sound reaches 85 decibels (dB) or stronger, it can cause permanent damage to your hearing. Your risk increases the longer you're exposed to sound levels over 85 dB. The quieter the sound, the longer you can listen to it safely. Basically, you … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Hearing
Keep Drinking Those Fluids
A while back we talked about the necessity of getting enough water during the summer and dehydration risks and symptoms to look for. Let's take that a step further and talk about ways to stay hydrated -- other than just listing "drink more water" … [Read more...] about Keep Drinking Those Fluids
Strokes: Education, Warning Signs and Prevention
Education A stroke occurs when brain cells suddenly die due to a lack of oxygen. A rupture of an artery that feeds the brain or a blockage in the blood flow are the most common causes of strokes. The victim may suddenly lose the ability to speak or … [Read more...] about Strokes: Education, Warning Signs and Prevention