" Since coronavirus has become a global concern many travel plans are changing or being put on hold. People who have plans to travel are left wondering if they’re able to keep their plans and what the risk really is. Check out this coronavirus travel FAQ for answers to put your mind at ease. However, many healthcare organizations, cities, and towns are recommending that patients practice social distancing to help avoid the spread of the ...
" DOT physicals are required by law for all truck drivers to maintain their certification. The DOT physical process is annoying to most drivers, but it’s important to ensure you’re healthy so you aren’t putting yourself or others on the road at risk. DOT physicals assess your overall health, risk for certain medical conditions, and more. There isn’t a way to drastically alter your DOT physical results, but there are a few ...
" Ear infections are a common condition that many people face. If you’ve ever had one, you know how painful and unpleasant they are. Treating ear infections at home is very difficult, but it can help to shorten the length of the infection and make symptoms more manageable. These are a few tips you should keep in mind next time you’re suffering from an ear infection! What Causes an Ear Infection? Ear infections most ...
" Cold and flu season often comes along with some other symptoms that aren’t fun to deal with. One of the most common, and the most annoying, is sinus pain. Sinus pain is something that you may not be able to avoid, but there are steps you can take to help relieve the pain and get back to normal more quickly! What is Sinusitis? Sinusitis is a fancy way of saying sinus pain. More specifically ...
" If you’ve ever been stuck with a sore throat, struggling to swallow, you’ve experienced pharyngitis! This is a common condition; most people just aren’t quite sure what the medical term for it is. Understanding the term pharyngitis can help you prevent the condition and treat it more quickly when it does affect you. But what exactly do you need to know? What is Pharyngitis? Pharyngitis is a fancy way of saying sore ...
" Ah, the holidays: when friends and family come together and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Many people enjoy getting together over a holiday meal. If you are cooking a meal for a group, or even bringing a dish to a party, you should keep food allergies and sensitivities in mind. Your friends and relatives may have allergies you – or they – don’t even know about. Here are a few ingredients to avoid ...
" Forget a New Year’s resolution; the best time to start improving your health is now. So many of us put off taking better care of ourselves. We say we will start our diet tomorrow, or when we have a big event, or on January first. The only way to achieve and maintain a healthy weight and diet is to practice a healthy lifestyle. To get the results you want, you have to be consistent ...
" Sinusitis, commonly referred to as sinus pain, is more likely to flare up during the late fall and winter than other times of the year. Without the proper form of treatment, sinus pain can lead to a variety of debilitating symptoms. Patients that experience sinus pain are likely to suffer from sore throat, respiratory irritation, nasal discharge, congestion, and other debilitating healthcare outcomes. The good news though is that sinus pain is easy to manage ...
" The holidays can be quite stressful for most families as cooking and shopping continues to control your daily schedule. Planning for any festivities, travel, and hosted dinners can be quite taxing if you can’t manage your stress levels. Maintaining a healthy stress level is crucial to deterring chronic health conditions and being able to live your best life. Additionally, stress level can contribute to unhealthy behaviors and habits that could potentially worsen overall health ...
" Flu season is something we all dread each year, but the flu season is inevitable. There’s no way to know for sure when the flu will peak each year. That makes it even more important to be aware of symptoms, how long they can last, and exactly how contagious the flu is. How Long Do Flu Symptoms Last? The length of time someone is affected by their flu symptoms will vary from person to ...
