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Short High-Intensity Exercise are equal to Long Moderate Exercise, Says Study

Exercise is a crucial element of a healthy lifestyle, offering both immediate and long-term benefits. Routine exercise improves strength and cardiovascular endurance, helps weight loss, and decreases health risks. Exercise can broadly be split into three categories: low-intensity, moderate-intensity, and high intensity. It is generally believed that moderate intensity exercise (recommended for at least 30 …

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January Is National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma is a disease that damages your optic nerve. It’s a condition wherein pressure (usually) builds up and damages the eye’s optic nerve, which leads to vision loss and blindness. According to an article from the GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, currently more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute …

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National Hand Washing Awareness Week 2018 – Spread the Message about Hand Hygiene

Practicing good hand hygiene is important to avoid getting sick and spreading germs. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. Initiated by Dr Will Sawyer, a family physician and infection control specialist and his companion Henry the Hand, National Hand Washing Awareness Week is celebrated during …

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National Influenza Vaccination Week – December 2-8, 2018

Flu season generally occurs during the fall, winter and early spring, though the exact timing and duration can vary. Influenza is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death and the best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated every year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) …

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Benefits of Detoxifying Your Body

Detoxification of the body can promote good health and prevent disease, say fitness experts. The process basically means removing toxins, mucus and other impurities from blood in the liver, where toxins are processed for elimination. By eliminating toxins and feeding the body with healthy nutrients, detoxification can protect against disease and renew your ability to …

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November is American Diabetes Month

November is celebrated as American Diabetes Month to raise awareness about this chronic condition. November 14 is observed as World Diabetes Day by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This year’s theme for American Diabetes Month is “Everyday Reality”. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) explains, “For those who’ve been diagnosed, …

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October 14 – 20 is International Infection Prevention Week

International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) is observed during the third week of October each year. IIPW aims raises awareness about the role infection prevention plays to improve patient safety. In 2018, IIPW runs from October 14-20 with the theme: Protecting Patients Everywhere. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is the leading …

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