It is prime time for colds and flu, and handwashing is the single most important measure you can take to prevent the transmission of germs and stay healthy. From respiratory to food-borne illnesses, most sicknesses can be avoided if everyone practiced proper handwashing techniques. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 95 percent of people claim to practice proper hand hygiene, but studies show only about 65 percent of people actually practice any sort of hand … [Read more...] about Taking a Hands-On Approach to Health
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How to Control Diabetes
In 2017, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that more than 100 million adults in the United States are living with diabetes or prediabetes. More than 30 million Americans – or approximately 10 percent of the population – have diabetes. In 2015, diabetes was the leading cause of death in the U.S. Among adults, diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, non-traumatic lower-limb amputations and new cases of blindness. Other complications include obesity, heart … [Read more...] about How to Control Diabetes
