While there’s little harm in an occasional deviation from a normally healthy diet (of which, so-called “comfort foods” do not qualify!), it’s good to remember that a healthy diet plays an integral role in a healthy immune system.
Millions of people travel during the holiday season. There are also millions of pesky insects out there that like to travel. Do you know how to protect yourself from bed bugs when traveling and when sharing common areas?
When do ticks bite? Blacklegged ticks (Ixodes scapularis or Ixodes pacificus), who carry the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria that causes Lyme disease, can bite throughout the seasons.