The budget proposal by Gov. Deval Patrick to invest an additional $72 million in more public health programs is one that should be applauded.
While the amount and the timing of the spending will be debated politically, the goal behind these initiatives deserves support, particularly Patrick’s proposal to offer a free vaccine against the sexually-transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer. » Read more after the jump →
Microsoft has acquired Medstory, a privately held medical search company based in Foster City, California.. Medstory employees will join the Health Solutions Group, a recently formed division at Microsoft that will manage product development and delivery. Financial terms were not disclosed, as part of the agreement between the organisations. » Read more after the jump →
Coming down with a cold or the flu is not uncommon this time of year. During winter months we spend more time indoors, increasing the odds of catching or transmitting illnesses. You can help reduce your chances of getting sick by following a few simple tips:
One of the best ways to avoid germs and viruses is to wash your hands and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, as cold and flu viruses enter your body through these areas. » Read more after the jump →
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Numerous stories have been written on stress. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out how or why stress occurs.
But what some students may not be aware of is the many problems stress can lead to and the time and money that could be saved by doing a few simple things to avoid excessive stress.
Marcia Adler, coordinator of Student Health Services, said the top five diagnoses » Read more after the jump →
1. Create a good space
The angst begins before you even get to work. You can picture your workspace: narrow, cluttered and far too close to a loud-mouthed colleague. Then there’s the overactive air con – your uncomfortable chair is right in its line of fire – and that’s not to mention the lack of natural light and privacy.
Although it is oh-so-clear what your employer needs from you, few bosses have considered what kind of place you need from them. Work-related stress may be a hot topic » Read more after the jump →
So often our image of beauty does not necessarily coincide with what is healthy for our hair, skin or nails. When we think of beautiful nails we often feel the need to cover them with acrylic or silicon wraps and polish. When the wraps have grown out and the polish has worn away, the nails often look more damaged and need more care than they did before you tried to “beautify†them. If you are tired of the typical cycle of brittle nails from polish and acrylics, try a natural approach for nails that are truly healthy and beautiful with no chemicals. » Read more after the jump →
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SAN DIEGO - For the first time, parents who want to give their children the best possible shot at a long, healthy, and happy life know exactly how to get started: by taking the new science-based Healthy Kids Test. It reveals which childhood habits will help — or hurt — their kids’ health now and in the years to come. The Test is part of Good Kids, Bad Habits: The RealAge Guide to Raising Healthy Children, a must-read new book » Read more after the jump →