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August 28, 2019Categories: My BlogsAs you make your annual trip to the local drugstore for this season’s allergy medicine, don’t forget about your furry friends back home who could also be suffering with the hypothetical sniffles. Though cats and dogs can be allergic…Continue Read -
August 28, 2019Categories: My BlogsHeading back to campus, or making your first trip on move-in day can signify the start of some of the best times of your life - if you play it right. College campuses, though they harbor tons of fun and learning possibilities, also function as…Continue Read -
February 26, 2019Categories: Understanding Health ConditionsLupus is an autoimmune disease that affects nearly 1.5 million Americans, 90% of which are women.…Continue Read -
February 05, 2019Categories: Inquiry on InjuriesArthritis is the blanket term applied to joint pain or disease. Symptoms of arthritisContinue Read -
January 19, 2019Asthma is chronic disease that restricts the movement of air into and out of the lungs. Most often, this restriction is caused by the lungs being swollen or inflamed. Because your lungs are…Continue Read -
November 27, 2018Epilepsy is neurological disorder that causes seizures , unusual behavior, sensations, and even loss of awareness (Continue Read -
November 16, 2018Epilepsy is neurological disorder that causes seizures , unusual behavior, sensations, and even loss of awareness (Continue Read -
November 14, 2018National Immunization Awareness Month, or NIAM, was created by the National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC). In August, NIAM is celebrated to encourage the vaccination of people of all ages. During this month, the NPHIC, in…Continue Read -
November 09, 2018Categories: Understanding Health ConditionsThough there is a vaccine for mumps, regularly there are outbreaks in the United States among the unvaccinated population. Most commonly, this is among people…Continue Read -
August 24, 2018Also known as Digital Eye Strain, Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) involves a series of symptoms caused by prolonged screen use. Cell phones, computer screens, tablets, even e-readers can cause…Continue Read -
April 19, 2018Going into 2017, the FSMA will be essential and top of mind for all food quality assurance specialists. In manufacturing of any kind, quality assurance is essential. But when it comes to…Continue Read -
March 29, 2018As the weather gets warmer and we spend more time outside, it can be hard to tell what exactly is causing our sniffles. Though it could very possibly be a springtime reaction to all the pollen floating around, it could be a cold or even the flu.…Continue Read -
February 08, 2018Categories: National [Blank] MonthWith Valentine’s Day approaching, the nationwide chocolate intake rate is about to skyrocket. While this might sound scary to calorie-counters and dentists alike, (dark) chocolate actually can supply the body with tons of health-boosting…Continue Read -
November 23, 2017Categories: My BlogsThanksgiving is a holiday devoted to eating good food. For those of us who are working on trimming and toning, this may seem like the ultimate roadblock on our road to perfect health. It doesn’t have to be! While there are a lot of ways to…Continue Read -
September 28, 2017Trapped behind desks and computer screens, the average working adult probably isn’t getting the recommended daily 30 minute exercise break they need. With boost to recall abilities, energy levels, and overall health, it seems like working out…Continue Read -
September 14, 2017Categories: My BlogsAntibacterial soap and hand sanitizers are great ways to fight germs, but what about all the bacteria living - and thriving!- on your cell phone? We’ve all heard that the average dog harbors less bacteria in its mouths than a human, but recent…Continue Read -
September 07, 2017Defined in its simplest terms, obesity is having an excess body weight for a particular height. Based on one’s body mass index (BMI), obesity in children is diagnosed when the child ranks in the 95th percentile or above. More abstractly,…Continue Read -
September 01, 2017Categories: My BlogsA business is only a good as it’s worst employee - but what if you have no bad employees? A key to success in the business world is maintaining quality employees. If a corporation can be successful in retaining an impressive and loyal staff,…Continue Read -
August 23, 2017As long days staring into too-bright computer screens turn into long nights squinting at dimly lit textbooks, nothing is as critical to monitor as one’s eye health. Even though regular visits to the eye doctor are a necessity (yes, even if you…Continue Read -
August 16, 2017Categories: Pet HealthThough the days of biting mosquitoes and buzzing flies are almost at an end for those of us at the last few weeks of summer vacation, for our pets, the battle against bugs is still very present. Ensuring you treat your pets when you find a pest…Continue Read -
August 10, 2017As summer winds down and we use any excuse we can to get out in the sun, it’s important we don’t let our desire to perfect our tans leave us hiding under huge straw hats, lathering aloe on sunburned skin. Though only 5% of the sun’s UV rays…Continue Read
