“If it’s too loud--you’re too old!” Or you might just work in an industrial environment where the noise level is usually above 85 decibels, the OSHA-recommended cap for noise exposure. Anything louder can cause significant and permanent hearing loss that can’t be corrected with surgery or medical treatment. If you work in an environment with a noise level that’s consistently louder than 85 decibels, OSHA requires some type of hearing protection,...
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Medical marijuana is currently legal in 33 states and counting. Mississippi is among the states set to vote on legalizing medical marijuana in the next election. Multiple studies have shown medical marijuana to be beneficial in treating epileptic seizures, PTSD, and opiate addiction. Many cancer patients in legal states use it to treat side effects of cancer therapies. But like any drug, medical marijuana is not without risks. Studies on the short-term and...
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The common cold and flu are tough on everyone, but if you have heart disease, you’re at a higher risk of experiencing complications. Viral infections like the flu and cold increase stress on your body and affect your blood pressure, heart rate, and heart function. What’s more, common over-the-counter decongestants and cold medications are also risky because they raise blood pressure. Additional Risks for Heart Patients Heart patients also experience an...
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Twenty years ago, the vegan diet was regarded by many people as little more than another diet fad popular with West Coast hippies and Hollywood types and the cool kids of Brooklyn and Greenwich Village in NYC. Today the diet is taken much more seriously as the rest of the U.S. learned from numerous studies that vegan and vegetarian diets host a number of health benefits, including protecting your heart. What's a Vegan Diet? Today the more popular term for...
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