Fired for skipping the flu shot? That’s exactly what happened to three women at a New Jersey social service agency earlier this month.
And be prepared… This may soon be the new norm.
The Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey operates nursing homes and shelters throughout the state. They put their flu-prevention protocol into effect this past June. It states all employees must either receive a flu shot or wear a surgical mask in the workplace.… Read More
IBS is tough to live with and tough to treat. If you have it, you know that all too well.
In severe cases, doctors may prescribe antidepressants to regulate bowel function and block pain signals.1 But if you’ve been reading Health Watch, you know where we stand on SSRIs and similar antidepressant drugs. Avoid them at all costs!
… Read MoreImagine there’s pain radiating from your pelvic area. You’re having trouble urinating every time you run to the restroom. Which is often these days. You go to the doctor.
Your diagnosis? Prostate cancer.
That’s one mystery solved.
You undergo treatment. But then you start forgetting important events. You can’t seem to remember how to complete even the simplest of daily tasks.… Read More
Up to 20% of travelers report getting sick in the days following an airplane flight.1 And holiday travel is riskier than any other time of the year. Cold and flu season is in full swing. And planes, hotels, and restaurants are packed.
Here are five of the germiest spots travelers encounter and how to protect yourself:
1. Hotel Remotes and Light Switches: Housekeeping often neglects these two items.… Read More
There’s a simple, natural way to lose weight. It doesn’t require strenuous exercise or a drastic change in your diet. And it’s probably sitting on your dining room table right now.
Piperine is the compound that gives black pepper its characteristic pungent flavor. Here’s how it works to make you thinner:
1. Reduces Belly Fat
Eating black pepper cuts belly fat over time, researchers have found.… Read More
Scientists say they have discovered the perfect amount of sex for happiness. And couples don’t have to go at it like rabbits to find their bliss zone, new research shows.
It turns out that for most people, having a super-heated sex life doesn’t move the happy needle any higher than moderate sexual activity.1
Couples who make love once a week report the highest happiness levels.… Read More