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10 poison ivy myths

Recently I came down with my first case of poison ivy. And it's a doozy. A trip to the doctor last Monday has me on medication that's clearing it up ... Read More »

Tips for (not) flying when you're sick

I know a lot of people who say that they catch some kind of bug every time they fly. There's no doubt that sharing cabin air and sitting in close ... Read More »

Milwaukee trying to contain a suspected measles outbreak

Four people in the Milwaukee area are confirmed to have contracted measles. A 37-year-old man and three children under 2 years old have been infected ... Read More »

Can you catch obesity?

Is it possible to catch obesity like you'd catch a cold, the flu, or pink eye? Yes, say researchers who believe obesity is due, in part, to a viral ... Read More »

Negativity is contagious, unfortunately

Do you ever notice that a negative personality can be contagious? I've seen this in my own family and within my social group. There are some people ... Read More »

Is obesity a social disease?

I think that this is one of the most interesting subjects I've come across in a while. The New England Journal of Medicine recently published this ... Read More »

Workplace Fitness: Stay healthy on the job this cold and flu season

No matter how dedicated you are to fitness, you can't go out jogging or pick up those free-weights if you're too busy in the bathroom suffering flu ... Read More »