Health Wellness

Warning: Scabies Closes Schools

Many of you have heard of scabies. Generally, it’s associated with animals like dogs, coyotes, wolves and other animals. It can easily and quickly spread through a population. Scabies is caused by a tiny parasitic mite known as Sarcoptes scabiei. The mite burrows into the skin, causing the animal to itch and scratch. The irritation

Health Wellness

Being Eaten Alive in a Nursing Home?

I’ve been an outdoor person my entire life. I’ve climbed into black bear dens during winter to help with censusing counts and yes, there is always the danger of encountering an angry mama bear and being eaten on the spot. I’ve been surrounded by over 20 coyotes in the middle of the night in the

Health Wellness

Forgotten Back to School Health Risks

The United States government, actually most states, require kids between certain ages to receive an education, whether it be in a public school, private or charter school or home school. The main reason for this is that illiteracy often leads to poverty and more health problems. In the past few weeks, millions of kids have