What is dengue fever? Dengue Fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection found in tropical and sub-tropical regions around the world. It is transmitted to humans primarily through the bites of infected female Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes. The virus is not contagious and cannot be spread directly from person to person. There must be a person-to-mosquito-to-another-person pathway. […]
Browsing Month: August 2014
Iron Deficiency: The Stealthy Sickness
Are you consistently experiencing low energy and fatigue? The average person who yawns frequently might chalk it up to tiredness or plain old boredom — the idea of a nutritional deficiency may not even cross one’s mind. Iron deficiency is particularly insidious because its symptoms seem so innocuous. But as the body becomes more deficient in […]
Health Benefits of Sleep
We all know the utter joy of emerging refreshed after a good night’s sleep, but too often the importance of sleep is lost to the seeming necessities of the fast-paced modern world. When you are scrambling to meet all the demands of home, work and otherwise, cutting back on sleep may seem like the only choice […]
Rovon: Home Healthcare with a Difference
Healthcare does not end when you are discharged from the hospital. For many, it is a long and challenging journey ahead, and professional care and support are needed at every step along the way.
Renew Clinic: Beyond Therapy
The artwork is the first thing you notice — which is hardly something you would say about a clinic.