We are a nation in need of a hot cup of tea and a box of tissues: every year, Americans suffer through about 1 billion colds and in any given year, about one in five of us is sure to get the flu. And despite regular exercise and preventative care, the average American child still…
Health care is an issue that has been debated constantly for decades. It isn’t perfect, but it evolves every day in an effort to keep the citizens of this planet alive and well! Many people have a primary care physician that they go to for yearly checkups and specific health concerns, but what happens when…
It is every parent’s highest priority to keep their child safe and healthy. For this reason, it is utterly unnerving when your child exhibits concerning health symptoms. Thankfully, our modern medical infrastructure makes emergency care available immediately in frightening circumstances. However, in order for emergency rooms to function properly, they should be reserved only for…
As the baby boomer generation ages, more and more people are wont to need some sort of eldercare after the age of 65 and beyond. But what does that entail, and why do they need it? For many seniors, eldercare is a scary concept; after years of independent living, the last thing they want is…
Although it might cause some embarrassment at sleepovers (especially for young girls), snoring is one of the most common ear nose and throat problems in children and adolescents. So if you’ve noticed that your son or daughter has been snoring at night, there’s no reason to panic. So just how common is snoring? About 12%…
An estimated 24 million Americans live with the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) every day. COPD is the umbrella name for various pulmonary disorders including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. These diseases cause blockage or burst air sacs in the lungs that inhibits a person’s ability to breath. In addition to causing wheezing and…
As any human resources (HR) specialist will tell you, there is more to the job then choosing group health plans. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employees warrant up to 12 weeks of unpaid, protected leave for any major life-altering issue, such as becoming a caregiver for a family member or spouse; childbirth,…
Sometimes you just need to regroup. Reset. Rewind. If you have faced a struggle with addiction and alcoholism, you understand the need to refocus. Finding a sober living environment to help you through a difficult time can be lifesaving. Young men committed to recovery especially need a strong sober living foundation to help themselves make…
In the year 1997, less than 10 out of every 100 people owned a cell phone. By the year 2014, more than 95 of every 100 people carried a phone with them at all times. In addition this, the number of cell phone towers across the world have grown exponentially to support the 900% growth…
Daily exercise is essential for healthy muscle and bone growth. Whether you take a morning jog before heading to work or attend yoga after class, exercise is the key to keeping your blood pressure even and your immune system going strong. Popular sports like soccer and swimming take exercise and turn it into an art…
