The Cuyahoga County Board of Health wants you to follow the below precautions to protect yourself against the Coronavirus. Go to CCBH.net or call 216-201-2000 for more information.
We’re in the dead of winter. You know what that means, right? Dry skin, snow storms, ice-cold temperatures, and germs – lots of them! And get this: Illnesses and viruses are more likely to spread through the workplace since everyone is in such close quarters. Fortunately, there are several precautions you can take to stay […]
GETTY IMAGES Think you know all there is to know about the dreaded flu and colds? Not so fast. Unless you like feeling like death every time cold and flu season rolls around, read on to see how to protect yourself this year. 1. The flu shot will NOT give you the flu—so go ahead and get […]
For the first time in history, stroke-prevention guidelines have been released for women. And there is a good reason why we’re being singled out. More than half of the 795,000 strokes that happen in the US annually occur in women. In addition, a recent study in the journal Neurology found that women’s quality of life post-stroke […]
Today is National Wear Red Day. The American Heart Association sponsors the annual event to raise awareness about the fight against heart disease in women. …
Mother Nature really painted a masterpiece today. Crisp blue skies, fragrant blooming flowers, a gentle spring breeze—perfect for a stroll through your favorite patch of woods. For all of 10 minutes, that is. Then the pollen police take over, stuffing up your nose, making you sneeze uncontrollably, and turning your leisurely walk into a […]
Hearing the words you have diabetes scares some, upsets others, and overwhelms most. Yes, it’s serious, and yes, you’ll need to make some adjustments. But diabetes is a disease you can control, says Kim DeCoste, RN, CDE, a spokesperson for the American Association of Diabetes Educators. “An important first step for the newly diagnosed is to realize that you can […]
Your throat closes up, your chest tightens, and you feel like you’re breathing through a straw. Next may come coughing spells, wheezing, difficulty breathing, thick mucus, anxiety, and panic. That’s an asthma attack, and even if you’ve never had the chronic inflammatory condition that causes it, one can hit at any age. Why asthma […]
According to the International Obesity Task Force estimates in 2002 60% of diabetes cases were due to weight gain, and in western nations the percentage climbs into the 90% range. See why losing belly fat can reduce your risk here.
According to Health.Com two studies have indicated that drinking a little more coffee and running an extra mile can reduce a man's risk of prostate cancer.
Heart attacks , strokes and cardiac arrest are affecting our population at a younger and younger age now a days; we must educate ourselves on the warning signs for these ailments in order to stop them before they start. Here are some of the warning signs that you should look out for.
The biggest threats to men's health are mostly preventable. Here's what you need to know to live a longer, healthier life. Do you know the greatest threats to men's health? The list is surprisingly short — and prevention pays off. Consider this top 10 list of men's health threats, compiled from statistics provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other leading organizations.
