Think Healthier: because you need to!

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a division of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, reports that more than 5,000 workers died from contact with electrical energy in the 12-year period between 1980 and 1992. Static electricity wasn’t the cause of the deaths. But that’s not to say that this…

An old television commercial on road safety reminded us to “watch out for the other guy.” That’s because most accidents happen when the “other guy” does something unexpected or stupid, causing you to react at speeds that may not afford much time to initiate an escape. This is particularly true in our multi-tasking world filled…

Hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol have much in common. From wound treatments to disinfectants, people seem to think the products are interchangeable. Not true. In fact, they are chemically different and possess different properties. And here’s the real shocker: Many medical professionals believe that using either to clean an injury area is actually a bad…

The cartoon “Dilbert” depicts a world beset by cubicles, bothersome bosses, and paperwork piled to the ceiling. It’s a world that many working Americans face, one filled with deadlines, stress and bad habits fostered by long work hours. Many feel that the stress is the biggest killer. But here’s the thing – sitting at the…

There was a note circulating on the advertising forum Craigslist recently concerning a problematic pet. The ad read: “My girlfriend does not like my beagle Molly. So I have to rehome her. She is a purebred from a wealthy area and I have had her 4 years. She likes to play games. Not totally trained.…

We all know the symptoms: that itchy, tingling sensation that’s often accompanied by a raw feeling and painful swallowing. What is causing that sore throat will determine how you can best treat your symptoms, and knowing when to see a doctor may help you identify and correct a more serious condition. What Causes Sore Throats?…

Cupping is an alternative medicine therapy that uses glass, earthenware or bamboo cups affixed to the skin to achieve healing. The idea is to draw out the cause of various ailments using suction. Such celebrities as Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow have been public advocates for cupping’s benefits. The practice is ancient. Cupping is believed…

There are more insects on the planet than any other type of species – more than humans, more than fish, more than primates. There are about 900,000 known types of insects, which represent about 80 percent of all known species. Nobody can reasonably know how many insects in total those 900,000 types actually represent. The…

You’ve seen them in line at the grocery store. They are the people with the smug looks, the hand-sewn clothing, and their own grocery bags. Oh, no, they say. No bags for me. I brought my own. Their air of virtue is almost too much to endure. Perhaps you’ve envied them for their thrifty and…

Imagine this. It’s a seemingly normal bee sting. Ouch! That is until your throat starts swelling and you just can’t breathe. In fact, you feel like you’re going to pass out. You’re quickly rushed to the hospital where you learn two shocking details. You are deathly allergic to bees, and you could have gone into…