Prevention
As it turns out, the secret ingredient to good salmon is not Salmonella. Who would have thought? Bacteria are everywhere: They are on every surface you touch, on you, inside of you, in the air, and in places you would expect to be sterile, like outer space, in nuclear waste, and even deep in the […]
The other day I was walking to my class at UNR and was getting ready to cross the street. I made eye contact with two drivers and began to walk through the crosswalk, when one of the drivers proceeded to drive through the crosswalk, forcing me to abruptly stop walking to avoid getting hit. This […]
Mask-wearing has become a common daily occurrence for most while they are out in public grocery shopping, getting gas, or running other errands. Below are some graphics explaining the importance of wearing a mask while out in public, for the health of others and yourself – click on each graphic to expand. Also, watch our […]
When you are biting into a fresh, chewy piece of seafood, or a crisp leaf of romaine lettuce, the last thing you want to worry about is your meal making you sick. Think about food poisoning for a second. What do you think causes food poisoning? Bacteria? Viruses? While bacteria and viruses are very serious […]
Many are aware of the immunizations given during childhood, and many of these immunizations are even required and heavily encouraged upon entering certain milestones. From my own observations, vaccinations that are important for young adults are often overlooked and not as stressed, but are nonetheless equally important. As an individual who is considered a part […]
As you run out the door to jump on your bike, you hear your mom or dad yelling, “Make sure you wear your helmet!” You roll your eyes and yell back, “Why? It’s hot on my head and I won’t fall. I don’t need to wear a helmet!” I’m sure you’ve heard this countless times […]
Everyone’s different. When transitioning into college, some people gain a lot of weight, some people stay the same weight, and some even lose weight. The term “Freshman 15” should not scare you, but becoming aware of the causes of the “Freshman 15” may just help you avoid it altogether. “Freshman 15” is just a name. […]
Even though the summer months have come to an end this year, that doesn’t mean we won’t have warm days going forward (looking at you, Las Vegas). Warm weather can increase the risk of developing a heat-related illness. Understanding the effects of heat-related illness and how to identify it is essential to overall health and wellbeing. […]
We all know how important it is to eat healthy, but trying to eat a fresh diet in a dorm, even with a little fridge, can prove challenging. Unfortunately, processed foods and easily accessible snacks don’t have the same nutritional value, so it’s important to keep searching for high quality options. Until you have an […]
Your teen years lend themselves to being among your life’s healthiest, and the harmful effects that some poor health habits you currently have may not be obvious now. However, these bad habits can most definitely affect your well-being later down the road. The teen years are an important time for your growth and development. The […]