Bacteria and produce: The latest E. Coli outbreak in U.S.
You may or may not have heard, but an E. Coli outbreak was recently announced in the U.S. and Canada. So far, the E. Coli outbreak has...
The 2017-18 flu season is the worst in years
Experts are expecting this year's flu season to be the worst in years (since the 2014-2015 flu season) and have seen widespread activity...
How to Manage Diabetes During a Sick Day: Tips on insulin, medication and personal care
Everybody has sick days, especially this time of year. For some, those days can be extra challenging due to conditions such as diabetes....
Aging or Alzheimer's: How to distinguish common cognitive aging and more serious conditions
As we or our loved ones age, we can begin to notice a change in memory and cognitive function. This is due to how aging affects the...
Why Quit Now? No matter your age, here are some excellent reasons to quit smoking today
For most people, quitting smoking is one of the hardest things to do. Many longtime smokers wonder why they should even bother when they...
Cold to the Bone: Prevention and caring for hypothermia in aging adults
In Western Oklahoma, January brings shorter and colder days. The average low temperature for the area dips to 25 degrees Fahrenheit, not...
Bronchitis or Pneumonia?
For many people, this time of year brings a common annoyance: cold and and cough. But how do you know what your cough is signaling?...
Reducing Your Risk of Stroke
Did you know that stroke is the nation’s fourth leading cause of death? Stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (CVA), happens when blood...
To Screen or Not to Screen? How to know when health screenings are necessary
Catching chronic health conditions early—even before you have symptoms—seems like a great idea. That’s what screening tests are designed...
Food Safety Tips for a Healthy Holiday
Parties, family dinners, and other gatherings where food is served are all part of the holiday cheer. But the merriment can change to...
