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What is Ear Irrigation?
What is Ear Irrigation? It goes without saying that our ears play a vital role in our everyday lives, allowing us to process the sounds of the world around us. The ear has a way of protecting itself and the delicate inner workings through the use of earwax to grab...
Staying Healthy Through the Holidays
Staying Healthy Through the Holidays The holiday season is upon us, and while the food is shared, the drinks are poured, and the hugs are given, the germs are lurking. Contagious illnesses, like colds and the flu, are easily spread during busy travel and as friends...
National Diabetes Month 2018: Promoting Health after Gestational Diabetes
National Diabetes Month 2018: Promoting Health after Gestational Diabetes Millions of people around the world are living with diabetes every day, a disease that requires constant attention and thoughtful decision-making to avoid complications. This attention becomes...
Sinus Headaches and Sinusitis
Sinus Headaches and Sinusitis Most of us don’t think much about our sinuses until they cause problems due to allergies or illness. However, these air-filled spaces are responsible for producing mucus that moisturizes the inside of our noses, protecting us from...
Protect Young Children from Flu-Related Complications
Protect Young Children from Flu-Related Complications Young children, particularly those in school or daycare facilities, are always at higher risk of contracting various contagious illnesses. While common colds and viruses are an uncomfortable nuisance, they...
Fall May Cause Worsening Asthma Symptoms in Children
Fall May Cause Worsening Asthma Symptoms in Children Having a child with asthma requires more precaution in ensuring he or she does not experience any issues that could result in an attack. Unfortunately, the fall season brings about many changes that could exacerbate...
History of the Flu Virus and Importance of Vaccine Development
History of the Flu Virus and Importance of Vaccine Development Humanity has dealt with various illnesses for centuries, leading to constant scientific research to eradicate the disease or vastly lower mortality rates these bacteria or viruses cause. Although many...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, breast cancer is currently the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer death, with about 1 in 8 receiving a diagnosis within her lifetime. Every...
The Importance of the Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy
The Importance of the Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy Are you about to be a mother? Congratulations! Pregnancy is both an exciting and somewhat nerve-wracking time as you begin to navigate the world from a different perspective, thinking about the health and safety of...
Cold, Flu and Pneumonia: How to Tell the Difference
Cold, Flu and Pneumonia: How to Tell the Difference Fall and winter are notorious for the viruses and illnesses that make their way around. Many will fall victim to coughs and colds, and some will develop the more serious pneumonia. Unfortunately, these illnesses can...
October Sweepstakes
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The Flu Shot: A Vaccine with Benefits
The Flu Shot: A Vaccine with Benefits Let’s be honest: The flu is not an illness that anyone wants to contend with. For those who are generally healthy, it is uncomfortable and exhausting, but for younger or older individuals, or those with other health conditions, it...