Omichronicles March 17: CrossFit champ had to compete while sick or lose entire season
Life moves pretty fast on the Omicron wave. (If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss the one part of the press conference you actually needed to hear.) Nearly two years into the pandemic, we’ve circled back around to unprecedented times and Keeping Up With The Covid cases, lights, […]
Do Custom Air Filters Help With COVID?
It is commonly known that if appropriately used, air cleaners and HVAC filters will help reduce airborne contaminants, including viruses, in a building or a small place. Notably, the COVID-19 virus is tiny, at approximately 0.1 micros across. Just imagine that you can fit hundreds of these viruses inside a red blood cell. While […]
Fitness Facts: Spring health concerns
By Connie ColbertGCU Director of Health Services Spring is here! What health concerns should you be looking out for during spring? Some of the most common ailments are: Connie Colbert Seasonal allergies Spring is a beautiful time of budding trees, bushes and flowers. However, the pollen needed for this to happen is exactly what causes […]
Try these questions before spring kitchen clean-up – Agweek
I was alone working on my computer in my office. I heard the doorknob rattling. I got up from my office chair to investigate, but I didn’t open the door. At first, I thought someone was trying to enter my office. The rattling stopped and I waited to open the door until I heard the […]
Avian Influenza Identified In Wild Goose In Lincoln; First Confirmed Case Since 2015
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Wildlife Services and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) in a wild goose near Holmes Lake in Lincoln. This is the state’s first confirmed case of […]
Pamplin Media Group – March 16 letters to the editor
The Newberg Graphic’s readers weigh in on important issues of the day and more People unmasked at the gym To the editor: I am a senior citizen who has lived in the Newberg area for 30 years. Finally, restrictions on gyms and restaurants were relaxed. It took a long time for me to feel safe […]
3 big-impact home improvements for a safe, healthy home
The pandemic has brought new focus to home enhancements that not only add value but also support wellness. Today’s homeowners are investing in thoughtful improvements that prioritize safety and well-being, helping to substantially increase the home’s health quotient. Here are three, big-impact home improvement trends that support health and safety: Upgrade your home’s water From […]
Increase in stomach bug illness seen in Ottawa County | Health Care
Norovirus-like illness (stomach bug) is circulating in the community and is increasing, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health said Tuesday. It spreads very easily and quickly person to person by touching surfaces contaminated with vomit or stool. Common norovirus outbreak settings are in enclosed places like nursing homes, day care centers, schools and cruise […]
Health department: Stomach bug spreading in Ottawa County
WEST OLIVE, Mich. (WOOD) — A “norovirus-like” illness is spreading in Ottawa County, the county’s health department said. The stomach bug spreads very quickly, the Ottawa Department of Public Health said in a Tuesday release. The health department is recommending people take steps to protect themselves from getting it by doing things like washing your […]
7 Parts of the Home You’re Probably Not Spring-Cleaning — But Should Be
If you have a home and are health conscious, it’s no surprise if you’re curious how your abode may be affecting your body. And you’re smart to ask that question — your home really can influence your health. “High surfaces like the tops of refrigerators and cabinets, and low surfaces like carpets, can be dusty […]