October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the United States. Pink ribbons are everywhere, NFL players wear pink cleats, and cities host 5ks and fundraising walks. The National Breast Cancer...
Summary The purpose of this article is to discuss kitchen sponge cleanliness, along with how often and how to clean your kitchen sponge. Kitchen sponges can be one of the dirtiest items in your...
Physical activity means moving your body to use energy. Regular physical activity and physical fitness make important contributions to your health, sense of well-being, and maintenance of a healthy...
Healthy Food Options at School Healthy eating is important for growth, good health, and academic performance. However, kids are often overwhelmed with access to and availability of foods that are...
The organism Vibrio vulnificus causes wound infections, gastroenteritis, or a serious syndrome known as “primary septicema.” V. vulnificus infections are either transmitted to humans through open...
What is Ciguatera? Ciguatera is a unique type of food poisoning caused by eating fish that are contaminated with ciguatoxin. This natural toxin originates in tropical and sub-tropical waters. The...
Moderate Alcohol According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 85.6 percent of people aged 18 and older reported that they drank alcohol at some point in their lifetime. In...
Are you still on track with your New Year’s Resolutions? Are you still going to the gym 3-4 times a week like you hoped? Maybe you have fallen off the “bandwagon” or given up on your resolutions....
What is Strength Training? Strength training, also called resistance training, is an important part of any exercise program. Strength training is a type of exercise that causes your muscles to...
Health screenings are the best way to identify diseases in the earliest stages before the onset of signs and symptoms. Even when you are feeling well, it is important to schedule regular checkups...
Have you heard of the saying, “You are what you eat”? The body is in a rapid growth stage from puberty through early adulthood. As you age, you make more choices that affect your body...
What Is Diabetes? Diabetes is a condition that causes your blood sugar to rise higher than normal and can affect the whole body. People who have diabetes may not be able to produce insulin, or they...
