Lyme disease affects millions of Americans every year, and the number of infections is growing steadily. The disease is caused by a species of bacteria found in deer ticks. Contraction of Lyme disease happens when individuals are exposed to ticks, usually in outdoor settings such as parks, grass, and woodland areas. Tick bites result in […]

Congratulations America! We did it!  We’re no longer the world’s fattest developed country! It’s time to celebrate with cupcakes maybe? According to a new report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the percent of obesity in America among  adults is 31.8 percent, which is just one percent lower than the new reigning champion […]

Working for yourself is the American dream. Just think about it, no more bosses ordering you around, no morning commute to worry about, getting to work in your underwear all day, no self-employed health insurance…wait what? Yes, that’s right, self-employment doesn’t come with health insurance. Sadly it is one of the dark sides of being […]