Temperatures are climbing, which means more allergens may be floating through the air. If you experience a flare-up of symptoms, several potential factors may be the culprit. Making sure you are prepared for a reaction is critical to maintaining your health through the weeks and months you are at risk. Pollen Pollen is produced by plants and trees and is virtually unavoidable during the spring and summer months. Luckily, there are ways you will be ...
" National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign dedicated to healthy eating observed each March. The goal of the campaign is to encourage people of all ages to make healthy choices when it comes to food, following a balanced diet and getting enough exercise throughout the day. There are several steps you can take to change your eating habits in order to stay healthy. Try new, colorful foods Did you know that the different minerals and ...
" One of the most common childhood illnesses is chickenpox. Brought on by the varicella virus, the chickenpox is highly contagious among those who have not had it and affects almost everyone who has not been vaccinated by adulthood. Since your child is in close contact with other children at school all day, they may become exposed to the virus. How Can I Tell If My Child Has Chickenpox? The virus is spread through direct contact ...
" A common disease in the winter season is strep throat. Affecting your tonsils and your throat, the virus can spread quickly and affect your home, classroom or workplace. Make sure you know the signs and symptoms to know when to go to a doctor for the right treatment. How Strep Throat Can Spread Streptococcal pharyngitis originates in the nose and throat and spreads through sneezing and coughing. Droplets of moisture containing the virus are forced ...
" Have you recently noticed a rash forming on your child’s hands, feet or near their mouth? Your child may have come into contact with hand, foot and mouth disease. Most common in children under the age of 5, it is a highly contagious virus that can spread to adults through direct contact with unwashed hands or bodily materials. Symptoms last for up to 10 days and may heal without medication, but can be misdiagnosed ...
