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 »
How Hand Washing Kills Germs and Viruses
Flu season might be wrapping up, but that doesn’t mean we should let our guard down. Disease prevention is an integral part of healthy living, and we all know that handwashing is a massive factor in disease prevention. Many people, however, can’t say exactly why. Today, we set out to answer that question: how does… Read More »
Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
The winter cold is on its way out – so why should seasonal depression stick around? Of course, it isn’t as easy as snapping your fingers to treat depression and other mental illnesses. For most, it takes a lot of hard work and a holistic approach to managing these conditions successfully. If you find you’re… Read More »
The Importance of Staying Active when Working From Home
We all know that exercise offers a lot of benefits. Staying active can improve your memory, boost your mood, help you get better sleep, and more. Yet it can be difficult to remember these benefits when working from home and staying indoors. Most adults need at least 150 minutes of aerobic activity and two strength… 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 »