In the early 1900s, men and women were expected to live roughly to the same age. Today, women live, on average, five years longer than men. Many factors contribute to this disparity, but one, in particular, stands out amongst the others – failure to seek medical care. According to the Centers for Disease Control and… Read More »
Men’s Health Month
Seeing the Benefits of Healthy Vision
May is Healthy Vision Month. Taking care of your eyes is just as important as maintaining a healthy diet, regularly visiting the dentist, and getting your annual physical. Though small, your eyes are the body’s most highly developed sensory organ and are responsible for the majority of how we perceive the world. It’s normal for your… Read More »
All About World Hand Hygiene Day
Each year on May 5th the world comes together to celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day. Designated by the World Health Assembly, World Hand Hygiene Day encourages patients and families to join healthcare providers in preventing the spread of illness and disease by practicing good hand hygiene. This year’s World Hand Hygiene Day is dedicated to… Read More »
Starting an Outdoor Garden: Planting Herbs
Good seasonings take your cooking up a notch – go one step further and season with homegrown herbs! Check out part three of USHEALTH Group’s blog series on gardening and learn how growing your own herbs allows you to use ingredients like fresh basil leaves without having to visit the grocery store first. You can… Read More »
Starting an Outdoor Garden: Planting Vegetables
Check out part two of our three-part blog series on gardening and find out how grocery store produce does the job, but nothing compares to a homegrown vegetable! If you’ve had a homegrown tomato, then you already know this. Produce from your garden is fresher than anything you’ll find in a store. After all, the… Read More »
Starting an Outdoor Garden: Planting Fruits
An outdoor fruit garden is a gift that keeps on giving. Check out part one of our three-part blog series on gardening and find out how a personal fruit garden is a wonderful way to improve your personal health by spending time outdoors. You can enjoy the warm sun and cool spring breezes every day… Read More »
How Viruses Spread
Virus infections cause illness, disease, and death every year. It’s estimated that there are between 9 and 45 million cases of influenza alone in the United States each year. The severity of virus infections and how easily a virus is spread varies from one type of illness to the next. So how do we stop… Read More »
Spring Into Allergy Season
Spring signifies blooming trees and flowers. For many Americans, spring is a time of beauty and warming weather. Unfortunately, if you are one of the 20 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergy symptoms, springtime can be miserable. For many in the United States, allergy season begins in February and continues until early summer. However,… Read More »