The holidays are a time for expressing gratitude, spending time with family and sharing meals with those you love, but this special time of year can cause anxiety for those trying to lose or maintain weight. While most people only gain a pound or two during the...
That first whiff of autumn in the air, the smell of your baby’s head. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee, and the scent of your favorite cologne. All of these emotion-evoking, sensory delights are brought to you courtesy of your remarkable, impressive nose. When you...
Millions of Americans ride bicycles each year, but fewer than half wear helmets when out on a ride. For instance, according to findings from a CDC survey, only 48% of children between the ages of five and 14 were likely to wear a helmet, a percentage that decreased as...
If you’re like most women, you prefer not to leave the house without first putting on your makeup. And when it comes to makeup necessities, 37% of women rank mascara as the one cosmetic item they’d never leave the house without putting on. It’s no...
Human-to-human contact is the most common way that a person with COVID-19 can infect other people. To limit exposure and stop the spread of the virus, health officials are urging people to practice social distancing. What is social distancing? Social...
Your friends, family, coworkers and community need your compassion and understanding now more than ever. Pandemics and other public health emergencies, like COVID-19, can cause fear and anxiety in individuals and communities. Unfortunately, this fear and anxiety can...
If you are sick with COVID-19 or think you might have it, follow the steps below to help protect other people in your home and community. Stay home except to get medical care Stay home – people who are mildly ill with COVID-19 are able to recover at home. Do not...
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person and is diagnosed with a laboratory test. Symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and are experiencing symptoms, call your healthcare...
There is still much to learn about COVID-19, but current evidence suggests that the virus may remain viable for hours to days on surfaces made from a variety of materials. Cleaning visibly dirty surfaces followed by disinfection is a best practice measure for the...
If you are experiencing cold- or flu-like symptoms, you may have concerns about what you are really sick with. Because many symptoms of these conditions overlap, it’s important to know the difference. Information adapted from the Centers for Disease Control and...
Do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19. Even if you are young, or otherwise healthy, you are still at risk, and your activities can increase the risk for others. It is critical that we all do our part to protect each other. Here’s what you can do: Know how it...
The outbreak and global spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) can cause strong emotions in both adults and children. If you find yourself experiencing anxiety or stress about coronavirus during this crisis, know that you are not alone and that there are things you can do...
In many industries, a hefty price tag indicates a top-notch product—think cars, electronics or clothing. But the same is not necessarily true for healthcare. Just because your care is expensive does not always mean that it is of good quality. For example, an MRI at a...
Millennials (adults born between 1981 and 1996) are the largest, most educated and most connected generation in the world. However, Millennials are also seeing their health decline faster than other generations as they age. In other words, this generation is getting...
Belching or burping every now and then is completely normal. Passing gas is normal, too, and most people do so about 13 to 21 times every day, according to MedlinePlus. As for bloating and gas pain in the abdomen, that’s also quite common. Everyone gets gassy...