Office Exercises You Should Practice at your Desk
July 13, 2015Looking for office exercises you should practice at your desk? It is not always easy to find time to exercise particularly when you put in full days at the office. For most folks, there is always a little bit of time between tasks as you sit in front of your laptops. Taking advantage of the […]
Health Hazards Within Your Office
July 6, 2015There are more health hazards in your office than you think. When it comes to your health, sitting at your desk at the office can actually do more harm than good. Health hazards such as sleeping problems, eyestrain and back pain can result from an increasingly stressed yet sedentary environment at work. Here are a […]
What happens to you when you get Struck by Lightning?
June 22, 2015Have you ever wondered what happens to you when you get struck by lightning? The fact of the matter is that when it comes to conducting three hundred thousand volts of electricity, the human body just is not built for it. So when things go wrong as you go for a dip in the pool […]
How to be Safe around Fireworks
June 15, 2015It’s the 4th of July and you can expect to see fireworks. It’s a celebration, anyway, and it’s more enjoyable with friends and family members enjoying steaks, barbecue, burgers, and even salad! But before you feast your eyes on your 4th-of-July dinner, you must take extra precautions because fireworks pose dangers that can ruin your […]
June 7 is National Cancer Survivors Day
June 7, 2015National Cancer Survivors Day, according to the foundation with the same name, is being observed every first Sunday of June (which falls on June 7 this year 2015). Parades, inspirational programs, motivational speeches, art exhibits, and others will be held during the event. But more important, this day is a celebration “to honor cancer survivors, […]
June is National Safety Month: What You Should Know
June 1, 2015June is National Safety Month… and do you even care? Most of us are aware of this observance; however, most of us also care less, thinking that it is the responsibility of the government – or the agency concerned – to create programs to eliminate or reduce risks at workplaces, communities and home. This is […]
May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
May 28, 2015It’s May and it’s Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. The American Academy of Dermatology launches “Who’s Got Your Back” campaign this year to highlight the importance of applying sunscreen at the back, it being the most common location for Melanoma. But what makes this observance significant? Melanoma News Today writes that, “Melanoma is […]
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
May 28, 2015With May being the National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, it is but right that you begin thinking of ways (in case you haven’t started yet) to become physically active. According to Shellie Pfohl, President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition executive director, “National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is the ideal time for every […]
Spring Illnesses & How to Avoid Them
May 11, 2015The coming of spring feels exciting to most of us. It is the sign that the cold, dark gloom of winter has passed. We begin to enjoy warmer weather, longer days and more sunshine. However, spring brings with it its own health concerns. Be aware of these conditions that many have with the coming of […]
Are Energy Drinks Bad for My Health: Pros and Cons of Energy Drinks
May 4, 2015It’s hard to believe that there was a time not so long ago when the local convenience store did not have two or three coolers devoted only to energy drinks. The trend started slowly, with a funny tasting beverage called Red Bull that claimed to give us ‘wings’. Once Red Bull proved a success, a […]
