Think Healthier: because you need to!

Got a stomach ache? Chances are it’s not the flu. We often equate stomach viruses to the flu. However, even though the flu can cause stomach upset, it’s more often a runny nose, achy, sniffling type of illness. The flu can be spread before you even feel sick. This means that you may not know…

Every two seconds an American needs it. And you just may be able to help. So just what are we talking about here?   We’re talking about why blood donation should be first on your list of volunteer efforts if your health will allow you to do so. Blood donation isn’t just important; it’s life…

It’s been a long day at work, and your body has suffered the consequences. In fact, it’s safe to say that you’re in pain. You’re not sure quite what you’ve done. Really, you haven’t done anything except sit at a desk and type. No big deal, right? Wrong. This is the reality of workplace injuries.…

It was originally practiced in faraway lands. But these days, meditation is all the rage in America. Travelers book meditation vacations. Corporations sponsor mindfulness meditation retreats. And we even hear of stars like Oprah Winfrey and Kobe Bryant advocating the benefits of meditation. So just why has meditation become a staple in the lives of…

Say what? Could you repeat that, please? Hearing loss is common. In fact, it’s the third most widespread health issue in America. Hearing loss is surpassed only by arthritis and heart disease in the way of common health conditions.  According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, about 48 million Americans are affected by hearing…

If there is any good news about air pollution, it is that the problem used to be far, far worse. In 1970, Congress created the Environment Protection Agency and instituted the Clean Air Act, which gave the federal government authority to move against air polluters. Today, the EPA is the impetus for a number of…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-third of the U.S. population carries a type of Staphylococcus (staph for short), a group of bacteria that causes many common illnesses. More than 70,000 people suffer methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections each year, reports the CDC, a particularly troubling type of staph infection because of its resistance…

It was a long, fun football weekend for Tony. First, there was the tailgating. Then, an exciting game that went into overtime, with his team winning on a long touchdown run. Afterward, more tailgating, followed by a loud and long dinner with some friends. The next day, Tony joined a Bloody Mary brunch with the…

Despite what many people think, bacteria and viruses are not the same things. While you don’t have to be a medical professional and study the differences, it’s important to know why they are not similar, because treating one for conditions caused by the other has serious repercussions for mankind. Bacteria and viruses have some things…

Regenerative medicine is the practice of creating living organs and tissues that can repair or replace the body parts damaged by age, disease, congenital conditions or accidents. It’s sometimes considered akin to science fiction because at its farthest horizons, it holds out the promise of extending human lifespan far beyond its current parameters. Regenerative medicine…