Each year, the American Public Health Association dedicates the first week of April to “National Public Health Week” (NPHW). The purpose of this week is to reiterate the fact that everyone deserves to live a long and healthy life in a safe environment. To make that possible, we need to address the causes of poor health and […]
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Steroids, (short for corticosteroids), are very commonly used to treat inflammation in the body. Steroids are prescribed for a variety of illnesses including asthma, acute illnesses such as strep throat and for joint problems including arthritis. In general, steroids decrease the body’s immune responses which in turn, work to decrease inflammation. Steroids can be taken
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Learn a few ways you can prevent cancer in your daily routine. Take a step to prevent cancer today.
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We’ve all heard of being lovesick – not being able to eat or sleep because of a new infatuation. But did you know that there are health benefits of being in love? Happiness According to Harvard Medical School, when you fall in love, dopamine, the chemical in your brain that makes you “feel good”, is very
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February is American Heart Month! Take this month to educate yourself and your family about the risks of heart disease, and how to prevent it. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., and it doesn’t just affect older adults. Recently, younger adults have been diagnosed with heart
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that occurs around the same seasons every year. Symptoms usually start in the winter months but can occur in the spring and summer as well. According to the American Psychiatric Association, around 5 percent of adults in the U.S. experience SAD. Symptoms The typical symptoms of SAD
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By: Scott Weaver, National Director of Sales & Marketing – Occupational Health Services A recent report by Quest Diagnostics indicated that illicit drug use by American workers is at its highest rate in more than a decade. According to Quest, the positivity rate for the combined U.S. workforce was 4.2% in 2017, up significantly from
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Did you know that January is Cervical Health Awareness Month? Cervical cancer is a highly preventable and treatable type of cancer. However, it cannot be treated unless it is diagnosed. Who needs to be screened for cervical cancer? According to the American Cancer Society, beginning at age 21, all women should have regularly scheduled cervical cancer
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Did you know January is National Blood Donor Month? Blood is something most of us don’t think about simply because we don’t have to. However, many people are in need of blood every single day. Here are a few facts from the American Red Cross on the importance of donating blood. One donation can potentially save up
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Making a New Year’s resolution can be a daunting task! Thinking about all the hard work it will take to accomplish your goal is sometimes defeating. But don’t worry, we have a few ideas to get you started and off to a great new year! Consistent Exercise. We all know the importance of regular exercise,
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