According to the organization, Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), food allergies occur when “your immune system overreacts to a harmless food protein-an allergen.” FARE explains that food allergies can be mild to severe and potentially life-threatening, leading to the startling statistic of a food allergy sending someone in the United States to the emergency …
According to the Cleveland Clinic, “Neuropathy-also called peripheral neuropathy- refers to any condition that affects the normal activity of the nerves of the peripheral nervous system” The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, explains that there are over 100 types of peripheral neuropathy with varying symptoms which depend on the type of nerves that …
Weakness, Tingling, Numbness in the Hands and Feet? Could it be Neuropathy? Read More »
As the spotlight turns to children’s mental health during National Children’s Mental Health Week, the topic of youth suicides has once again been raised, as the alarming trend has not subsided. A 2018 study found that the problem was been even more dire for Black children aged five through twelve, compared to White children of …
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), predicts that the 2019 hurricane season will begin June 1st and runs through November 30. In preparation for the hurricane season, the National Weather Service, a division of NOAA, sponsors the awareness campaign, National Hurricane Preparedness Week, to urge the public to start taking the necessary steps to …
National Hurricane Preparedness Week It Only Takes One Storm to Change Your Life Read More »
According to the National Safety Council, a worker is injured on the job every seven seconds. For this reason, The North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week is held in the first full week in May each year to “raise awareness about the importance of preventing injuries and illnesses at work.” This is a …
North American Occupational Safety & Health Week 2019: “People, Passion, and Prevention” Read More »