
Having a runny nose and cough are the basic tell-tale warning signs of feeling sick. This is why it is often difficult to determine whether you have a cold or if you have a virus. On the surface, symptoms for the coronavirus are very similar to those of the common cold and flu. Here is…

Although personal hygiene is a personal choice, good personal hygiene benefits everyone. Personal hygiene is caring for yourself. When you take good care of your body, your body takes good care of you. When you don’t keep up on your daily personal care, your health can fall by the wayside. How does good hygiene benefit…

The season for light sweaters and carving pumpkins is coming up fast, so it’s time to study up on symptoms that could potentially put a damper on your fall fun. These common fall illnesses can be a hindrance when you’re trying to enjoy the fun festivities autumn has to offer. Here are some facts on…

Nobody wants to see their family spend the holiday season wrapped up in bed or, worse still, sent to the local Emergency Room. Unfortunately, the threat of illness is greater than ever at this time of the year, which is why you need to take greater responsibility to keep healthy during the holidays. Follow the…

‘Tis the season to be fluey, and this means you need to be prepared. When flu season starts and ends, there’s nothing nice about being laid up in bed debating whether your cold symptoms are actually flu symptoms. To avoid the flu, you need to start getting ready the moment the weather goes from warm…

Fall is arguably the most beautiful time of the entire year and is one that we love for a whole host of reasons. If there’s one thing that we’re not so keen on, however, it’s the fall allergies. If you’re sensitive to them, it’s vital to know what are common fall allergies and how can…

Before you get cozy with your beau this Summer, make sure you’re both in good health. The kissing disease, better known as mononucleosis, is spread through saliva. So you could get it by drinking out of an infected person’s cup, sharing food, or kissing. Know the signs and symptoms of the kissing disease, so you…

The world is full of exotic and wild creatures of all shapes and sizes. Out here in the Mojave desert, the likelihood of you running into a venomous animal isn’t very high—but considering that the desert is full of things like rattlesnakes, spiders and scorpions, it is still very much a possibility. What do you…

If there’s one place you do not want to get caught, it’s getting caught in the cold. Just like any survival tips, surviving the cold isn’t easy if you aren’t always prepared. Now is the time to start getting prepared. Anytime you decide to go travel during the winter months you are in fact putting…

The holiday season has its share of pros and cons. Obviously, it’s a wonderful time we get to spend with our families, celebrating together—but it’s also a time where we’re all at risk of getting sick. It’s a small price to pay for the relaxing cool weather and the chance to be close to those…