Wellness Moments
Avoiding Chronic Disease: Health Profile
A general health profile is a panel of tests checking the health of your body. Afterward, you will have peace of mind about your health because you’ll be provided with professional medical advice that is tailored specifically to your needs. Better health is critical...
Thyroid: What You Need to Know
Some information provided by the American Thyroid Association. The thyroid gland produces hormones which are crucial in regulating many bodily functions, including basic metabolism. Thyroid function is also greatly influenced by the status of the adrenal...
Living With Type 1 Diabetes
Some information provided by the American Diabetes Association. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. The body breaks down the sugars and starches you eat into a simple sugar called glucose, which it uses for energy. Insulin is a hormone that the body...
Key Facts: The Flu
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year. Flu vaccination...
Workplace Health: The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
According to an article written by Michael P. O’Donnell, Editor in Chief of the American Journal of Health Promotion, Workplace health promotion is indeed the best thing since sliced bread. In hospital management, the core goal is to provide the highest quality...
Testosterone Testing: Not Just for Men
Some information provided by the Urology Care Foundation. Testosterone testing is used to diagnose several conditions in men as well as women. Testosterone is the main sex hormone in men, produced mainly by the testicles, and is responsible for male physical...
Skeptical About Flu Shots? This Story is For You
Some information provided by Centers for Disease control and Prevention While seasonal influenza (flu) viruses can be detected year-round in the United States, flu viruses are most common during the fall and winter. The exact timing and duration of flu seasons can...
Vascular Ultrasound: It Could Save Your Life
Some information provided by Radiology Info. Ultrasound is safe, painless, and produces pictures of the inside of the body using sound waves. Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography, involves the use of a small transducer (probe) and...
Navigating Wellness: Creating an Effective Strategy for Cost Containment
The book “Navigating Wellness: Creating an Effective Strategy for Cost Containment,” written by Johnette van Eeden, is about the trend toward comprehensive workplace wellness programs. When properly structured and implemented, these strategies have a huge positive...