You probably know that October is breast cancer awareness month. There have been very successful pink campaigns over the last few years that have raised awareness of the disease, but more importantly, of the strides being made to treat and even prevent it. Breast cancer...
Ewww. Needles. I think I’d be correct in saying that all of us who had our vaccinations when we were kids remember them. You can probably vividly recall feel of the cotton swab. The smell of the rubbing alcohol. The little sting of the needle. And...
The world is wide open, isn’t it? Maybe you’re off somewhere for work, for fun or to see family. It’s amazing how globalized we are, and how easy it is to connect people and places. Due to the ease with which we can travel, we...
Isn’t it awesome? The long days of summer are almost here. More daylight hours make us feel more energized and happy. There’s more time to be outdoors surrounded by nature, and there’s lots of evidence to show that this improves our thinking, creativity and mood....
What is the flu? “Flu” is shorthand for influenza. Influenza is a virus that circulates in the winter months and causes fevers, body aches, and cough. It is more serious than the common cold and can cause severe illness including pneumonia, hospitalization, and death. What is the...