Burke County Environmental Health

9 Rainforest Facts Everyone Should Know

Protecting rainforests is a powerful natural climate solution that’s critical to our collective future.

New study focuses on diet-related health benefits

A new study published in The American Journal of Medicine suggests that focusing on the entire meal plan may be more beneficial than solely reducing fat intake when it come to improving cardiovascular health - an important factor in a healthy lifestyle for seniors.

Age-Related Health Problems by Breed

Your pet's breed and size are important determinants and predictors of health issues they might experience with age. View age-related health problems by breed.

Tips for Improving Workers Health & Safety

It's Crucial to Create a Safe Working Environment So Your Employees Feel Comfortable Coming to Work. Learn About Workers Health & Safety!

The most common cold weather-related health problems and how to protect yourself

22News talked to a physician from Baystate Medical Center about one of the most common cold-weather afflictions they see this year, frostbite.

Smart Wristband Can Measure Environment-Related Health and Test Blood

Researchers have developed a wristband that can help people monitor their health in relationship to their environment.

Study Shows How to Boost Early Intervention for Climate-Related Health Risks

A new analysis by researchers from 15 institutions evaluates barriers that have hindered the implementation of early warning systems intended to help local health officials predict and proactively respond to outbreaks of climate-related diseases in the Tropics. The researchers use knowledge and tools from the field of implementation science to propose a four-step, science-based framework for overcoming these barriers and enhancing the success of the early warning systems.

Ask SAM: How to spot heat-related health problems

This might be a good time to review the symptoms and treatments for heat-related illnesses.

New study finds snoring-related health risks to be worse for women

Snoring interrupts your breathing and stresses the heart

Costs and Benefits of Providing Transition-related Health Care Coverage in Employee Health...

Employers report zero or very low costs and yet substantial benefits, for them and their employees alike, when they provide transition-related health care coverage in their employee health benefit plans. The report finds that a majority of employers reported that they would encourage other employers to add the coverage, and none would advise against it. Thirty-four employers participated in a survey to describe their transition-inclusive health benefits plans.

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Cold Weather-Related Health and Safety Tips (Hypothermia)

Winter Activity Safety Tips for Parents | Winter Weather

How to Have Health & Safety in the Bathroom

Everyone has a bathroom and toilet in their home, and some will have several. But how many of us actually enjoy cleaning them?

Is Stress Worth it? Stress‐Related Health and Wealth Trade‐Offs for Entrepreneurs

Occupational stress is associated with numerous health problems that cost organisations considerable resources. We explore whether the detrimental effects of stress on individual health are accompanied...

Take steps to prevent or reverse stress-related health problems

The relaxation response helps to manage stress. It may also reduce the activity of genes that are harmful to health. For example, it may activate genes associated with dilating the blood vessels, and reduce activity of genes associated with blood ves...

Diet and exercise prevents diabetes in dogs too: Canine obesity is on the rise, along with all...

Research shows that overweight and obese dogs suffer from a host of health problems like musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular diseases, glucose intolerance, diabetes, and bladder and mammary cancer. A high-fat diet, which leads to excess weight and obesity, was also linked to canine pancreatiti

Holiday Tips for Seniors…Health, Safety and Otherwise

Let’s begin this post with a question: why would seniors need special health and safety tips during the holidays? It’s a simple two-word answer: schedule disruption. All of us, but perhaps senior…

7 Things Your Organization Needs to Integrate Health & Safety

Sustain your company's health & safety integration with these 7 steps. Then access the eBook presenting changes & the next big thing for health & safety.

The 5 Golden Tips for Ensuring Health & Safety at Workplace

Nobody wants to work in a potentially dangerous and unhealthy work environment, but if you’re the boss or manager, you definitely don’t want an injury on your head.

Why is Health & Safety Important in the Beauty Industry? TapRooT® Root Cause Analysis

Health and safety rules at work are imperative. This is the same for all industries across the spectrum. The beauty industry covers anywhere from tanning salons, to nail salons, to makeup.