My friend's child developed a skin infection called MRSA. He was very sick for a while. How do I prevent my children from getting this?
MRSA stands for Methicillin resistant Staph. Aureus, which is a bacteria. Many of us live with Staph. Aureus bacteria on our skin without getting sick from it. This bacteria frequently attacks the elderly or the immunocomprimised. MRSA is a type of this bacteria, but one that is resistant to the typical treatment. It can cause serious infections in some people.
To prevent it you should:
1. Cover any open wounds, and shower with soap and hot water.
2. Don't
Plan Now for Flu Season
by Lori Sciame August 22nd, 2011 | Diseases
As summer draws to a close, remember that fall brings unwelcome visitors - coughs, sniffles, aches, and fevers. Yes, flu season is just around the corner. Don’t be caught off guard this year; prepare now in order to be ready when this common illness surfaces again.
Get Vaccinated
Although the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) doesn’t know exactly which virus will be the main cause of seasonal influenza this year, they have a good idea which one will likely be the culprit. They recommend “…a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older as the first and most
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Get Vaccinated
Although the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) doesn’t know exactly which virus will be the main cause of seasonal influenza this year, they have a good idea which one will likely be the culprit. They recommend “…a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older as the first and most
Don’t Lose Your Balance
by Lori Sciame August 8th, 2011 | Exercise
Falling is a problem across the United States, and it is especially troublesome in my home state of Wisconsin. Here, falls are the leading cause of injury and death among older adults.
There are many reasons why older adults fall – from medication interactions to failing vision to home hazards – but losing balance is one of the main causes. Have you heard the saying, “if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it?†This cliché speaks volumes concerning balance. When we are children, we practice balancing all the time. Riding bikes, walking on balance beams, and playing sports provide wonderful
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There are many reasons why older adults fall – from medication interactions to failing vision to home hazards – but losing balance is one of the main causes. Have you heard the saying, “if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it?†This cliché speaks volumes concerning balance. When we are children, we practice balancing all the time. Riding bikes, walking on balance beams, and playing sports provide wonderful
Mental Health Testing
by Jane Wangersky February 21st, 2011 | Mental Health
You've likely heard of National Depression Screening Day, or read that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could soon be used to predict risk for Alzheimer's and other disorders. You may even have seen ads for services that promise to evaluate your risk for many disorders -- including schizophrenia -- based on a saliva sample you mail them. It's comforting to think of simple, reliable tests for mental illness; early detection and treatment would prevent much suffering. But how close are we to that point?
Is it really possible to spot mental illness in the DNA from your saliva?
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Is it really possible to spot mental illness in the DNA from your saliva?
Back To School Wellness
by Lisa Stauber August 19th, 2008 | Children's Health, Heart Health, Herbal Supplements, VitaminsKids 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 is to wash your hands. Antibacterial soap isn’t necessary; it’s the mechanical action of the scrubbing along with the surfactants in soap that rinse the germs down the drain.
- Sanitize. Most back to school supply lists now require hand sanitizer for classroom use. Small bottles