Karl J. Ruth Jr.May 42 minNip Seasonal Allergies in the BudMore than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies every year. In particular, springtime allergies are an annual nuisance for many...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Nov 3, 20212 min5 Ways to Cope with Pandemic Re-entry AnxietyWith the COVID-19 vaccine becoming much more widely available across the country, the topic of returning to in-person work, school and...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Oct 7, 20212 minUNDERSTANDING THE CORONAVIRUS DELTA VARIANTThe United States is experiencing a spike in COVID-10 cases, specifically in areas with low vaccination rates. A major reason for this...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Sep 24, 20212 minCholesterol and You#fitfriday Did you know one in three American adults has high cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. Your body...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Sep 15, 20212 minManaging Work-from-Home (WFH) ParanoiaThe shift to remote work has almost entirely eliminated the social aspects of the on-site workplace, which makes it difficult for many...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Aug 20, 20211 minSummer Picnic Safety Tips One of the best ways to celebrate summer is to get outside and enjoy good food with friends and family. As nationwide COVID-19 cases...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Aug 2, 20211 minLeave Your Shoes at the Door You may be tracking disease-causing germs into your home if you regularly keep your shoes on inside. Research found that the outside of...
Ellie PorterfieldJul 14, 202115 minFirst Time Pregnancy: Everything You Need To KnowGuest Blogger: Ellie Porterfield - Outreach Executive www.mominformed.com Becoming pregnant for the first time can be an incredibly...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Jun 30, 20211 minThe Importance of Preventive Care Photo: Pixabay Seven out of 10 Americans die each year from chronic diseases, many of which are preventable. When preventive care is used...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.May 28, 20211 minFast Food and Heart Health #fitfriday Fast food is highly processed and contains unhealthy trans fats, especially when food items are fried in oil. Eating fried...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.May 24, 20212 minSelf-care and Your Mental Health More than half of adults in the United States will experience mental illness—which refers to a variety of conditions that affect one’s...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.May 4, 20211 minSkin Cancer and You One in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime. That makes skin cancer the most common cancer in the United...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Apr 16, 20211 minMental Health Support During the Pandemic#fitfriday Rarely has there been a greater need for mental health support than now. Before the pandemic, there were already shortages of...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Apr 5, 20211 minAlcohol Awareness Month During the COVID-19 PandemicAlcohol Awareness Month During the COVID-19 Pandemic Observed every April, Alcohol Awareness Month is meant to raise awareness about...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Mar 29, 20211 minProperly Cleaning Your Earbuds Listen up! Earbud use can lead to health issues such as excessive earwax, ear pain, ringing in the ears or infections. Dirt, debris and...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Mar 1, 20211 minColorectal Cancer Awareness Month Colorectal cancer can affect everyone, regardless of race, age or gender. It’s one of the leading causes of death in the United States,...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Feb 22, 20211 minDealing With Job Burnout During the Pandemic Common job stressors include heavy workload, lack of work-life balance and job security concerns. If left unaddressed, burnout—which is...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Feb 18, 20211 minDon’t Delay Preventive Care The once-a-year checkup has been considered a standard of health care, but many people may be putting off routine appointments during the...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Feb 4, 20212 minTomorrow is Go Red for Women Day 2021Information provided by the American Heart Association Know the warning signs of heart attack and stroke! You could save your life Heart...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Jan 26, 20211 minEncouraging Employees to Use Telehealth ServicesAs COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the country amid flu season, telehealth services offer access to quick, convenient and...