Monthly Archives: October 2010

College Life: Unhealthy Eating or Eating Disorder?

College Life: Unhealthy Eating or Eating Disorder?

By Suzy Buglewicz iTriageHealth.com   Cafeterias, all-you-can-eat buffets and late night pizza deliveries are just a few of the temptations facing college freshman as they adjust to their new found freedom and life on their own for the first time. …

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Stay Safe This Halloween!

Stay Safe This Halloween!

Halloween is a night for dressing up, spending time with friends, and of course trick or treating. But for some families Halloween  can get really scary if there’s an accident or medical emergency. Here are some tips on avoiding the …

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Top Five Ways to Reduce Workplace Injuries

Top Five Ways to Reduce Workplace Injuries

Most people spend more waking hours at work than they do in their own homes. That means that we’re just as likely to be injured at work, as we are at home—even if we sit behind a computer in cube-land. …

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Top Ten Things to Know about Immunizations

Top Ten Things to Know about Immunizations

By Alicia Verity, MSPH iTriage.com   Why immunize? Vaccines safeguard children and adults from illnesses and death caused by infectious diseases.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) “immunization is one of the most significant public health …

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Correcting Arrhythmias with Cardiac Ablation

Correcting Arrhythmias with Cardiac Ablation

Cardiac arrhythmias are the most common kinds of heart condition. Although they may often be controlled with medication and lifestyle changes, these measures are sometimes not enough, or they may have unpleasant side effects. For these patients, a safe and …

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Seven Signs You Need More Sleep

Seven Signs You Need More Sleep

When you shuffle into the bathroom each morning, do you stifle yawns or notice dark circles under your eyes? We’re all familiar with those signs of sleep deprivation, but lack of sleep can also affect our bodies in other ways. …

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Egg on Your Face: Know the Facts of Salmonella

Egg on Your Face: Know the Facts of Salmonella

By Alicia Verity, MSPH iTriage.com   I have recently started reaping the rewards of my latest venture into home farming – raising chickens for egg production.  I love collecting fresh eggs each morning from my girls and knowing exactly what …

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