Choking can happen to anyone on any day. It might be a normal day at your work or when you are sitting at your restaurant with your family and you see someone choking. You might hear someone across the room who is coughing hard and try to get clear his/her throat. This occurrence is…
DetailsWhen you consider the important role that sleeps plays in our lives, our health, and our wellness it’s a good idea to take a moment and consider how we can improve our sleep hygiene. How much sleep do we need? Different people need different amounts of sleep to stay healthy. Different people will also tolerate…
DetailsThis year’s flu season will be unlike any we’ve had in recent years. Given the backdrop of Covid-19 (coronavirus), it will be even more important to get your flu shot (flu vaccine) as soon as possible. Here is what you need to know about this year’s flu season: 1. Get your flu shot as soon…
DetailsWith the presence of coronavirus (COVID-19), we had almost forgotten about the more common viruses like the cold virus and flu virus. But these viruses have not disappeared. In fact, as offices, schools and businesses open up, experts believe that we are set to have a mini-resurgence this coming cold and flu season. The cold…
DetailsWith winter just around the corner, colds, sniffles and coughs are very common. The presence of COVID-19 and RSV (a common cold-like virus that primarily affects children) will make it tricky to figure out what is a simple cough and what is not. The following guide is a brief breakdown of the difference between a…
DetailsWith the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) we will all have to adjust to this new normal. That means staying indoors for long periods of time with limited access to the outdoors. Understandably, this is going to be a challenge for many. However, it’s important to continue taking steps to stay healthy and stay active.…
DetailsThe appendix is a small worm-like structure or “appendage” located at the beginning of the large intestine. It has no definite function in humans, so it is regarded as a remnant from our evolutionary past. Some theorists believe it acts as a storehouse of good bacteria; however surgical removal of the appendix does not show…
DetailsAlmost everyone will experience stomach aches and pains at some point in their lives. The causes of stomach pain range from a mild ache caused by a food bug to more serious issues like irritable bowel disease or appendicitis. Stomach pain can loosely be described as either acute or chronic. Acute pain comes on suddenly…
DetailsGastroenteritis, commonly called the tummy flu is basically inflammation of the stomach and/or intestines. It’s a disease most commonly caused by viruses but can also be caused by some bacteria and rarely by parasites, antibiotics, and other medications. Common viruses that cause gastroenteritis are Rotavirus Most common bacteria that cause this disease are Coli Staphyloccocus…
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