The Real Dangers of Cracked Heels
When the skin on the bottom of your heels becomes excessively dry, it can crack, leaving painful gaps. Cracked skin worsens in the winter months due to low humidity and cold temperatures — and it seems to afflict more women than men. For some, the condition is uncomfortable but not serious. Yet for others, cracks […]
What You Need to Know to Stay Safe in the Great Outdoors
Staying safe in the great outdoors takes more than avoiding dangerous animals. Sometimes predators are too small to be seen with the human eye. Since parasites, bugs, and bacteria lurk around every corner, you need to be vigilant. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the wonders of nature. What you need is a clear […]
How To Help Protect Yourself If Someone In Your House Gets Sick
Outside of the home, you may be practicing social distancing. However, unless you live alone, inside the home, social distancing may not be possible. Before someone gets sick in your household, it’s best to organize your home to prepare for potential exposure. Here’s what you can do to protect you and your family and stop […]
Antibiotics: Should You Finish The Whole Bottle?
We’ve all heard a great deal about the so-called “superbugs,” which refers to bacterial strains that have become resistant to antibiotics. Tales of life-threatening staph infections, flesh-eating bacteria, and deadly outbreaks of MRSA have understandably grabbed headlines and shaken the public.
The Secret to Battling Frequent Infections
To everyone out there who feels like they catch every bug under the sun: this article is for you. We all get colds and flus from time to time, but some people seem to get sick way more often than others. Someone coughs at the other end of a crowded room, and BAM, you’re sick […]
