Experts stepped out pretty early on saying the flu shot was less effective than previous years. So why is the flu shot less effective? The reason being that this years strain of the virus mutated. Scientists create the vaccine about four months prior to the start of flu season, meaning sometimes they make wrong predictions on which strains the vaccine will…
You wake up and feel your fourth cold of the season coming on. You’re tired, there’s a headache, and you can’t stop sniffling and sneezing. Good news: It could just be winter allergies, which means you can easily tackle the problem and get those irritating symptoms under control. Seasonal allergies around this time of year are very commonly mistaken for other illnesses….
Yoga is a series of stretches and poses that you do with breathing techniques. It offers the powerful benefits of exercise. And since yoga is gentle, almost anyone can do it, regardless of your age or fitness level. There are many branches of yoga. Some yoga styles are intense and vigorous while others are relaxing and meditative. No matter which…
Fact: Healthy New Year’s resolutions are very popular but tend to die out the quickest. If you are one of the millions of people who make New Year’s resolutions and don’t keep them, we have a few suggestions to help you stay on top of your resolution, but more importantly, to keep you healthy. First you need to start by…
Sleep is one of the three basic necessities for all living creatures. Unfortunately, in this day and age, with so many distractions, people are losing out on sleep. In a 2013 Gallup poll, it was revealed that 40% of adults get less sleep than they should, which is a minimum of 7 hours. Almost half of the population doesn’t get…
It is estimated that 1.7 to 3.9 million concussions occur each year across the United States. The recent increase in awareness because of high school football injuries has led to an increase in the diagnoses of concussions. A concussion is a short-lived functional brain injury typically caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head. No matter the reason for…
You have that feeling in the back of your throat. It is just a little tickle now, but it feels like it could become extremely sore soon. You begin dreading that it will be difficult to swallow, even to sleep because of the pain. However, this sore throat does not mean you have strep throat. Find out what strep throat…
There are over 200 types of virus that can cause a cold, making it one of the most common suffered illness anywhere in the world. So whether you’re traveling to see family and friends or they are coming to see you, sneezes and sore throats are sure to greet you. On top of that, you’ve got final exams, meal preparations,…
A sprained ankle is a very common injury, they are caused by an unnatural twisting or force on the ankle bones of the foot, often resulting in one or more ligaments on the outside of the ankle to be stretched or torn. Sprains often occur when wearing ill fitting shoes or walking on uneven surfaces. According to the American Orthopaedic…
If you find yourself experiencing sharp pains in your feet when you stand up, you may have plantar fasciitis. It typically comes and goes, especially while standing on your feet for long periods of time. This condition usually affects runners, because of the constant impacts to their feet. It can also affect those who don’t wear supportive shoes, or people…