Anyone who has suffered a sprained ankle can recall the painful swelling associated with the injury, but may not be familiar with the term edema. Edema refers to swelling triggered by excess fluid trapped in your body’s tissues, and it can be caused by many factors besides injury. Mild causes of edema include sitting for […]
When people think about workplace injuries, the first thing that comes to mind is likely accidents involving construction or factory workers, or first responders getting hurt in the line of duty. While serious injuries are an unfortunate part of the job in those industries, it is also common for more “under the radar” injuries to […]
Yesterday’s infographic provided a great introduction to type 2 diabetes, and today we are going to go even more in depth. Most people are probably aware that being overweight or physically inactive increases the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. Other major predictors include having high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and higher than normal glucose […]
Health care spending gets plenty of attention in the United States, and rightfully so considering the national expenditure was $3 trillion in 2014. Researchers are always looking for ways to reduce health care costs, and a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association had very interesting findings on how increasing exercise can […]
If you feel like your job is too stressful and may be harming your health, you are not alone. According to the American Psychological Association, more than one-third of American workers experience chronic work stress, not to mention those dealing with normal levels of stress at work. In fact, The American Institute of Stress says 80% […]