Think Healthier: because you need to!

Humans are tactile animals. Ever since we first developed opposable thumbs, we’ve enjoyed the thrill of rubbing our hands on each other as a way to stimulate the body and bring deep relaxation to the stressful human condition. The definition of massage that we use today comes from a French word that means “friction of…

MRSA is a staph germ. The acronym stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus, but by any name, it’s a germ that spells trouble. The biggest problem with MRSA is that it’s a so-called “superbug,” a bacterial infection that’s resistant to standard antibiotics. When acquired, it’s tough to get rid of, and if left untreated, can lead to…

Western medicine was largely created by the practice of carving up cadavers and trying to determine what caused their demise. However, ancient Chinese tradition, with its customs of venerating ancestors, did not believe in the practice of cutting bodies, so its treatments largely grew out of observation and outer-body experimentation. Out of those studies was…

It’s called the “cruise-ship virus” by media looking for a catchy headline. But the norovirus is caught by more than vacationers – it’s the most common cause of stomach flu in the United States. Sometimes called acute gastroenteritis or viral gastroenteritis, the infection is tremendously contagious, hence its nickname for its propensity to sicken an…

Usually, the words “surprise” and “insurance companies” have negative connotations when paired. Most of us are used to hearing “no” rather than “yes” when it comes to what’s covered. But there’s good news. Beyond the annual physical and some wellness benefits, there are some great advantages hidden deep in most policies, things that you’ll actually…

Many Americans suffer from chronic pains in the neck. Mother-in-law jokes aside, it’s an often debilitating condition that can affect work, home, family, travel and simple enjoyment of life. The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) found that close to 65 percent of Americans ages 18 to 34 claim to have suffered from chronic pain during the…

Bad breath is no laughing matter. But we devote millions of dollars to sweetening our breath. It’s become a social norm for people to care deeply about creating a minty-sweet mouth. But bad breath can be a sign of something more than poor hygiene. It may be trying to warn you that you have a…

The United States Occupational Safety & Health Administration reports that musculoskeletal disorders are the most widespread work-related injuries in the country. Such injuries as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, trigger finger, tendonitis, rotator cuff injuries, and back strains and lower back pains are among the injuries suffered by workers on the job.  The Occupational Safety &…

We’re all used to hearing about how climate change can affect the polar bears and other animal populations. But it also has serious consequences for human health and safety. The increasing amount of carbon in the air, which many researchers and scientists believe is responsible for shifting weather patterns and an increase in temperature in…

Sunburn is to summer as cigar as to Groucho. You can’t have one without the other, and it’s a rite of passage for children and teens to go through their first overexposure. The term “sunburn” describes red, painful skin that’s sometimes swollen. It arrives because of overexposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. How…