by cryan | Feb 16, 2011 | Health and Fitness
Every year, more than 16,000 Americans are infected with Lyme disease, a disease spread by deer ticks that carry the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. Discovered in Lyme, Connecticut in 1975, Lyme disease can be found throughout the United States and even into Europe....
by cryan | Jan 12, 2011 | Health and Fitness
When summer comes along, many people just can’t resist lying out in the sun to develop a deep, golden tan. Now, the summer tan is no longer limited to the summertime. The rise of the tanning bed, coupled with the idealization of tanned bodies from shows like the...
by cryan | Dec 29, 2010 | Health and Fitness
When I was in high school, the hot-ticket school lunch item was never salad, but greasy cheese pizza, spicy breaded chicken sandwiches, or hot dogs. Students were more likely to buy ice cream than a milk carton or fruit. Needless to say, the most popular items on the...
by cryan | Nov 25, 2010 | Health and Fitness, Reform
In another one of my blogs, I outlined the reasons why you should quit tanning once and for all. I mainly focused on the health risks associated with tanning, including skin cancer and premature aging. One important new tax to know about is the tan tax, a tax on...
by cryan | Sep 8, 2010 | Doctors and Providers
When I think of the emergency room, I think of the crowded waiting area, chock full of people who have been waiting a long time to see a doctor. The Center for Disease Control confirms that image. Studies have shown that the average wait to receive care is around one...
