Flu Signs:

Flu Signs:

Common signs and symptoms of the flu include: Fever over 100.4 F (38 C) Aching muscles. Chills and sweats. Headache. Dry, persistent cough. Fatigue and weakness. Nasal congestion. Sore throat.

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Flu Season is here!

Flu Season is here!

Flu season typically hits its peak in the winter months, but cases begin to be reported in the fall. Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses in the nose, throat and lungs.  Make sure to get plenty of rest, eat healthy, and...

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Spring Allergies Tree Pollen

Spring Allergies Tree Pollen

During late winter and early spring, dormant trees bounce back to life and start releasing pollen into the air, making tree pollen a trigger for allergy symptoms. Some common culprits include birch, cedar, hickory, and walnut.2

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Allergies

Allergies

Allergies are one of the most common chronic diseases. A chronic disease lasts a long time or occurs often. An allergy occurs when the body’s immune system sees a substance as harmful and overreacts to it. The substances that cause allergic...

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What Are E-cigarettes?

What Are E-cigarettes?

E-cigarettes are electronic devices that heat a liquid and produce an aerosol, or mix of small particles in the air. E-cigarettes come in many shapes and sizes. Most have a battery, a heating element, and a place to hold a liquid. Some...

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Why people vape?

Why people vape?

to see what it’s like (60.9%) because they like how it tastes (41.7%) as a social activity (37.9%) to relax (37.4%)  to feel good or get high (29.0%) they’re bored (28.7%) because they think it looks cool (15.2%) they have an addiction...

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2020 Smoking Report

2020 Smoking Report

Many people think of vaping as a “healthy alternative” to smoking, but this isn’t necessarily the case. They might be healthier, but that doesn’t mean they’re healthy. The more we learn about e-cigarettes, the more detrimental health consequences...

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