6/27/2016 We all know that there are a lot of flying, stinging creatures out there in the summer time. Bees (all varieties), hornets and wasps are the most notable. And while we all acknowledge their stinging capabilities, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions regarding their sting and our Read more…
6/16/2016 I would imagine that when most of us think of fire extinguishers (F/Es), we automatically picture that red cylinder which we can pick up in our hands, tear off the plastic tie that secures the metal pin, and when removed, allows us to squeeze the handle (gently and firmly), Read more…
5/31/2016 Opioids and opiates; these terms are often used interchangeably. However, there is a subtle difference between them. An opiate is a substance derived from the poppy plant (which contains opium). Opiates are sometimes called “natural” since the active component is made by nature, not manufactured by chemical synthesis. Common Read more…
3/20/2017 It a recent study published by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), data collected from the mid-1980s to 2013 indicates that colon cancer rates for people in their 20’s and 30’s have increased about 1 to 2 percent per year. Further, the study reports that the rates for middle-aged adults Read more…
2/27/2017 Many people make New Year’s resolutions pertaining to getting into shape and joining a gym. So now it’s the end of February and those of us that have made it this far and have not given up – a special word of encouragement is definitely in order. And for Read more…
2/20/2017 It seems like whenever there is a commercial on TV (which happens all too frequently and all too annoying!), inevitably one of the several ads will be for a prescription drug (“ask your doctor to see if ‘such and such’ is right for you”). Advertisements for lawyers looking for Read more…
11/7/2016 Recently, I went to the refrigerator in our break room to look for some “half n’ half” to add to my morning cup of Joe. Upon opening the door I noticed two containers of almond milk; both with bold letters stating, “CARRAGEENAN FREE.” Carrageenan free? OK, so what’s that? Read more…
1/23/2017 Something very subtle appears to be taking place in the United States. That is, our workforce is aging. This “maturing” just didn’t happen overnight. Rather, through a number of paradigm shifts involving the US economy, we have seen the median age of the American worker rise. The U.S. Bureau Read more…
2/12/2018 The heart is really amazing. It pumps oxygen and nutrient-rich blood throughout the body to sustain life. This fist-sized powerhouse beats (expands and contracts) 100,000 times per day, pumping five or six quarts of blood each minute, or about 2,000 gallons per day. Your heartbeat is triggered by electrical Read more…
7/5/2016 Skin cancer is the most common of all human cancers, with 1 million people in the U.S. diagnosed each year with some type of the disease. Cancer occurs when normal cells undergo a transformation and grow and multiply without normal controls. Here are the cancer basics: As the cells Read more…