With the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic, we hear a lot about disinfecting and sanitizing. Here, from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are the basics we need to know to keep healthy., Where are germs found? Germs are a part of everyday life. Some of them… Continue reading Germ Warfare: How to Win It
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Keeping Your Eyes Safe during The Coronavirus Pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that people avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands to help prevent spreading germs during the COVID-19 pandemic. But what about those who wear prescription contacts and glasses? Are there added risks to touching your eyes during a pandemic like COVID-19? Here, from ophthalmologists and… Continue reading Keeping Your Eyes Safe during The Coronavirus Pandemic
Braces Have Changed, from Metal to Tooth-Colored to Clear
If you’re interested in wearing adult braces, this Consumer Update from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will tell you what you need to know: Your dentist tells you that you need braces, bringing back not-so-fond memories of kids being called “Metal Mouth.” Take heart. Braces have evolved over the years and new alternatives… Continue reading Braces Have Changed, from Metal to Tooth-Colored to Clear
Stop Cleaning Your Ears
If you think you’re being extra hygienic by cleaning the inside of your ears every day with a cotton swab, you might want to take another look at your routine. In a Mayo Clinic Minute program, Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan, a Mayo otorhinolaryngologist, cites a warning from the American Academy of Otolaryngology that you’re probably doing… Continue reading Stop Cleaning Your Ears
Ear Care 101
Imagine not being able to hear the sound of your child laughing, your favorite song on the radio, or even the person on the other end of the phone. Your ears are responsible for sending sound and balance information to your brain, so it is important that you keep them clean and healthy. The health… Continue reading Ear Care 101
Returning Home after a Disaster
Editor’s Note: Cleaning up after a natural disaster like a hurricane or tornado isn’t only a heartbreaking task – it’s dangerous as well. Here, from the federal Centers for Disease Control, are some strategies that could save your home and even your life: Basic Overall Recommendations Do not enter a building if you smell gas.… Continue reading Returning Home after a Disaster