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In your busy life of Paying Bills, Shopping For Music, Raising Kids, Student Loans, Energy Savings, and any other major topic of your work-a-day life, the last thing you need to add to the list of Terribles is the prospect of getting sick on the job. Unfortunately, the work place is where most people tend to catch the flu, colds and pretty much anything else that can be transmitted through close contact. Add to that the fact that you are working and running yourself ragged and you have a prime scenario for getting burnt out and getting sick.

There are a few ways you can avoid catching what everyone else has in the office. Remembering to wash your hands frequently is always a good idea whether it’s a few hours after a handshake (from someone you know is sick) or using someone else’s keyboard or just touching the same door handle. Companies, nowadays, have hand sanitizer dispensers to handle this and you can pick up a small bottle of your own at a local drug store. Another viable option, but a little less conventional, is getting yourself a fabric faceguard like the dentists wear. Lots of people in the city who are sick wear them, but as long as you remember to wash your hands, you really shouldn’t need to resort to that. And, of course, make sure, after work, that you are getting the rest you need.

Ringworm is caused by a fungus, not a worm. It is contagious and can be spread by skin-to-skin contact, shared clothing or towels and contact with an infected dog or cat.
Ringworm causes a red, itchy rash that sometimes forms a ring, but not always. The rash is usually circular, inflamed on the edge and healthy in the middle. There may be expanding rings of slightly raised, red, scaly skin. It can also look like a round patch of itchy skin. If there is a ring shaped rash on your skin, it is Read the rest of this entry »

Adults, children, babies and athletes all have a range of what their normal heart rates should be. These numbers differ slightly as there are different requirements for the bodies of these individuals.

The heart rate of a normal, healthy adult should be between 60 beats per minute while at rest and 100 beats per minute at any point throughout the day with normal activity. These rates can vary slightly depending on how strenuous the activity is and how physically fit the person is.

For the newborn up to one month old, normal heart rate should be between 70 Read the rest of this entry »

When a child is sick, it’s hard for anyone to see them miserable and in pain. Though cuts, bruises and colds happen, there are times when going to the doctor is very important.

If you’re wondering when you should take your child to the doctor, here are some times to consider:

High fever: If a child has a fever over 101 degrees, it’s a good idea to take them to the doctor, especially if the medication they’re taking Read the rest of this entry »

Every year many people wonder if they should get the flu shot or not. The flu affect the nose, throat, and lungs. The flu may be deadly or can lead to other health problems such as pneumonia. Some people may need to get the flu shot to protect themselves more then others.
A flu shot does not always prevent someone from getting the flu. It reduce the chance and reduce the risk of complications and symptoms from the flu. Anyone older then six months can get the shot. Read the rest of this entry »