Brief History on National Handwashing Awareness Week
In short, washing hands saves lives. If you had given birth or been born in 1847 in an overcrowded hospital in Vienna, Austria, you’d probably agree. The infant mortality rate was 26 percent at the time, and the average life expectancy was less than 40 years. A young Viennese physician, Ignaz Semmelweis, was recently appointed […]
Hand Sanitizer Use Out and About
When should I use? Soap and Water Before, during, and after preparing food Before eating food Before and after caring for someone who is sick with vomiting or diarrhea Before and after treating a cut or wound After using the toilet After changing diapers, or cleaning up a child who has used the bathroom After […]
Healthy Habits to Help Prevent Flu
The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like avoiding people who are sick, covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used […]
Differences and Similarities Between Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19
What is the difference between Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19? Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a new coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2) and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses. There are some key differences between flu and COVID-19. COVID-19 […]
How is HIV Transmitted
How Do You Get or Transmit HIV? You can only get HIV by coming into direct contact with certain body fluids from a person with HIV who has a detectable viral load. These fluids are: Blood Semen (cum) and pre-seminal fluid Rectal fluids Vaginal fluids Breast milk For transmission to occur, the HIV in these […]
HIV in America
Goal The new initiative seeks to reduce the number of new HIV infections in the United States by 75 percent within five years, and then by at least 90 percent within 10 years, for an estimated 250,000 total HIV infections averted. Fact Sheet HIV in America HIV has cost America too much for too long […]
Running Can Lift Your Mood
No matter what the weather, there are times when you’re simply not your happy self. It’s even worse on rainy days or during the winter months, where the lack of sunshine can add to that downer you’re already experiencing. One simple thing you can do is get up and move. The brisker you move, the […]
Pregnancy Safe Workouts
There’s no harm in exercising during pregnancy for most people. In fact, it actually could make delivery easier, while keeping you healthier and looking your best. It can improve your posture, which could aid in relieving backaches and fatigue. The activity may also prevent gestational diabetes and relieve stress. However, you also need to make […]
Exercises For Reduced Mobility
Whether you’ve broken an ankle and temporarily have reduced mobility, or are older with many physical challenges, exercise is still important. Exercising when you have physical limitations may seem like it’s impossible, but it’s not. There are ways to modify every exercise and exercises that you can do laying down in bed. Many painful conditions, […]
Breathing Exercises
Out with the old, stale air and in with new fresh air. That’s the theme of the two most useful breathing exercises—pursed lip breathing and belly breathing—taught by pulmonary rehabilitation specialists to individuals with chronic lung diseases such as asthma and COPD. Like aerobic exercise improves your heart function and strengthens your muscles, breathing exercises can […]