Hepatitis A Vaccine
Hepatitis A virus may cause serious liver disease. Hepatitis A is found all over the world. It’s common in countries with poor sanitary conditions. Hepatitis A is contagious. You can get Hepatitis A by close contact with somebody who has it. You can get it by eating food prepared by somebody with Hepatitis A. You [...]
Pre-Diabetes
What’s pre-diabetes? In pre-diabetes, blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not as high as with diabetes. Pre-Diabetes is becoming more common in the U.S.. As many as 50 million people have pre-diabetes. What when you have pre-diabetes? Pre-diabetes increases your risk for developing type 2 diabetes. A lot of individuals with pre-diabetes develop [...]
What Is Second-Hand Smoke?
Second-hand smoke is the smoke that is exhaled by a smoker and the smoke released from a pipe, or the burning end of a cigar or cigarette. Second-hand smoke is a cancer causing-agent for men, women and children. o Second-hand smoke contains at least 60 cancer causing-substances. o Breathing second-hand smoke is a risk factor [...]
If You Play Contact Sports
Consider wearing a mouth guard. A mouth guard can help to protect your teeth from injury during sports. What’s a mouth guard? A mouth guard is designed to help cushion the mouth and your teeth. The guard normally covers the up per teeth and minimizes risk of broken teeth and injuries that can occur from [...]
What Is Coronary Heart Disease?
Coronary heart illness (CHD) is also called coronary artery illness (CAD), is the most common kind of heart illness. CHD develops when one or more of the coronary arteries (arteries that supply blood to the heart muscles itself) becomes narrow. This results from a buildup of cholesterol. This buildup decreases the blood flow to the [...]
Some Common Changes as You Grow Older – Changes in Eyesight
Adults in their 40′s can have a slow loss in being able to see small objects or print. They also have trouble seeing things close-up. This is known as far-sightedness or presbyopia. It might be easier to read print when you hold reading materials further away. “Reading” glasses can help. Another change related to age [...]
Your Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis Shot – Tdap
The tetanus / diphtheria / pertussis shot (Tdap) protects against three serious diseases. Tetanus also known as ‘lockjaw’ is a serious illness. Individuals with Tetanus generally have painful tightening of the jaw and neck muscles. As a result, they can’t open their mouths or swallow. Tetanus does not spread from person to person. Individuals get [...]
Protect Yourself From Tick Bites
The warmer weather brings us outdoors also brings some unwanted “guests”. Here are some helpful hints to prevent being bit by a tick. Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) are common in the United States. Both are the result from a Tick bite. Ticks are normally harmless, unless the tick is infected. The [...]
The Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine – MMR
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (German measles) are each caused by a virus. These illnesses are highly contagious. They’re spread by coughing, sneezing, or drinking from the same cup or using the same fork or spoon as someone who’s one of these illnesses. • Someone with the measles will have a rash, cough, runny nose, runny [...]
Type 2 Diabetes
When you eat, your body turns some food into a sugar called glucose. The cells that make up your body need this glucose to give you energy. Your body also makes insulin. Insulin assists glucose get into your cells. Type 2 diabetes is a illness where your body doesn’t use insulin well or doesn’t make [...]