How to Protect Against Illness During Holiday Party SeasonNov 02, 2023It’s November and the much-anticipated holiday season is ready to kick into gear. It’s also prime time for viral respiratory infections. Can you celebrate while reducing your risk of illness? Give these tips a try. Continue reading →
Why Are Respiratory Infections So Common During Fall?Oct 02, 2023It’s October, and with all the good things that autumn has in store, it’s also the start of the fall and winter cold and flu season. Why are respiratory infections so common in the fall? There are a couple of reasons. Continue reading →
4 Tips to Manage Back Pain While Working from HomeSep 08, 2023Working from home can be a mixed blessing. While you save commute time and improve work-life balance, you may not have the ergonomic advantages provided at your employer’s workplace. That might mean back pain. Continue reading →
3 Reasons Why You Keep Getting ConjunctivitisAug 07, 2023One of the most common disorders of the eye, conjunctivitis — or pink eye — is an infection of the tissue membrane that covers the inside of the eyelid and the whites of the eye. While it’s not dangerous, it can be recurring. Continue reading →
Can Asthma Symptoms Get Worse During Summer?Jul 01, 2023The asthma experience varies widely between patients. For some, the summer is time for relief, while others suffer from more frequent flare-ups of greater intensity. Often, the presence of fair weather pollen and mold make asthma worse. Continue reading →
5 Lifestyle Changes That Can Prevent Urinary Tract InfectionsJun 07, 2023Urinary tract infections occur most often in women, a nuisance for some while also holding potential for major complications if left untreated. The easiest UTI to deal with is the one you prevent. Here are five lifestyle changes that can help.Continue reading →
Why Pink Eye is More Common In WinterMay 23, 2023A clear membrane that covers the surface of the eyeball and the inside of the eyelid, the conjunctiva’s blood vessels can become irritated and swollen through infection. This swelling gives the condition its colorful name -- pink eye. Continue reading →
7 Ways to Asthma-Proof Your Home in WinterApr 13, 2023A time-tested way to help control asthma attacks is by avoiding triggers, conditions that can spark breathing difficulties. Closing up your house for winter -- or even air conditioning season -- creates a few asthma challenges. Continue reading →
Bronchitis or Pneumonia: How to Tell the DifferenceMar 06, 2023Pair a cough with mucus in your chest, and you’re left wondering what’s going on. Is it bronchitis or pneumonia? Learn some key differentiating factors here. Continue reading →