Archive for 'General Health'

CNN Health

September 10th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Louise
Tagged as: General Health

If you’re not yet familiar with the CNN Health section (http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/), I highly recommend that you check it out. We’ve got some great articles here on Health Eagle and we’re always scouting for the latest news, but there is an overwhelming amount of information available on health on the Web today. I like reading articles [...]

Get Rid of Common Cold Misconceptions

September 9th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Rosanne Lorraine

The cold is known to be the most common infectious condition in America. It accounts for the majority of absences both in school and at the workplace. You might be thinking, “It’s just the cold, why would anyone skip school or work?” Well, if you’re still thinking this, then you probably haven’t experienced the worst [...]

Disaster Prep and Medications

September 2nd, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Lisa Stauber

Hurricane season is in full swing, and over 2 million people in the path of Hurricane Gustav evacuated this week. There are two more storms headed toward the United States, and more evacuations may be in order.

Do you have health problems? Are you prepared for a natural disaster? The Red Cross includes tips [...]

Back To School Wellness

August 19th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Lisa Stauber

Kids are going back to school this week, and that means the germs will be spreading. You don’t have to spend the first few weeks nursing summer colds, however. Prevention is the key!

Wash your hands. You’ve heard it before, and you’ll hear it again. The single most effective way to prevent the spread of germs [...]

Have a Productive Nap

July 8th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Erin Steiner
Tagged as: General Health, Sleep

Did you know that feeling sleepy in the afternoon is part of the normal human circadian rhythm? Humans typically have two periods in which they feel intensely sleepy. One is usually in the very early hours (around 3 in the morning), and the other is in the early afternoon, about ten hours after the first. [...]