Ticks are to blame for Lyme disease transmission

THE ARRIVAL OF WARM WEATHER CAN BE A WELCOME RELIEF for those who experience a winter’s worth of snow, ice and sub-freezing temperatures.While a spring thaw may usher in the return of flowers and more time spent outdoors, warmer seasons also mark the return of pests that can cause illnesses.

How to prevent Lyme disease in dogs

LYME DISEASE IS A BACTERIAL ILLNESS OFTEN SPREAD THROUGH THE BITE OF THE BLACK-LEGGED TICK.A bacterium known as borrelia burgdorferi is carried inside a tick and can be transmitted from the tick’s saliva into the bloodstream of an animal host, whether that host be a person, pet or wild animal.

Tips to support children’s dental health and overall well-being

ORAL HEALTH IS MORE THAN JUST A BRIGHT SMILE , it’s an important part of a child’s growth, development and overall well-being.Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among kids in the U.S., affecting nearly half of children ages two to 19.

No body is Perfect

FOLLOWING THE DOCTOR’S ORDERS TO STAY HEALTHY REQUIRES SOME CHANGE.When I was in rehab years ago, multiple physicians, including my physical therapist, primary care doctor and neurologist, advised eating a diet packed with protein.