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More than 23 million people will set sail on cruise ships this year. And while cruising offers the ultimate in luxury vacations-from five-star dining to around-the-clock entertainment-the ships are also known as “floating petri dishes” due to the close quarters. But with some preplanning and onboard precautions, you can reduce your chances of illness. Regardless…

What are probiotics and do I really need them in my yogurt? Probiotics are microorganisms, also known as “good bacteria,” that are naturally occurring in the body. Especially helpful in regulating the digestive system, probiotics assist in reducing the amount of harmful bacteria that can cause infections or other complications. While most people are naturally…

Concussion Season is Here Again As sports season kicks in for the new school year and more people head outdoors in hopes of exercising in slightly cooler temperatures, the number of concussions increases. However, you don’t have to be an athlete to suffer one. Each year, approximately 300,000 people in the United States are diagnosed…

We never plan for a medical emergency—and that’s why learning CPR is so important. Consider: 80 percent of cardiac arrests happen in the home. By knowing CPR, you could be the person who saves the life of a family member or friend. Over 200,000 people die of sudden cardiac arrest every year. Twenty-five percent of…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had some disturbing news recently about alcohol consumption: Excessive drinking accounts for one in 10 deaths amount working-age adults (20-64) in the United States. That’s 88,000 deaths a year. In fact, excessive use of alcohol shorted the lives of those people by about 30 years not only from…

Long touted as the antidote for stress and stiffness, many doctors now prescribe yoga as a complementary therapy to Western medicine for conditions like high blood pressure, arthritis pain and diabetes. In fact, yoga can even help cancer patients combat the side effects of radiation. The scientific jury is still examining the reasons behind yoga’s…