Skin problems form a major part of health issues currently experienced by people all over the world. They come in various forms and range from mild, easily treatable problems like acne to serious conditions like melanoma. Acne is the most common skin condition, currently affecting almost 50 million people in America. It is believed that 85% of all people contract…
Month: July 2015
How Do Cancer Treatments Affect Fertility? Most Patients Don’t Know
It’s a disease many of us hope to never experience, and particularly at a young age. That disease, of course, is cancer. Unfortunately, it can be even more devastating than many people think — especially if you are not prepared for all of the possible consequences and challenges that come along with it. Sadly, a new study from the National…
Smart Questions to Ask a Neurologist
In 2012 the top 10 leading causes of death were: heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, unintentional injuries, stroke, Alzheimerandrsquo;s disease, diabetes, influenza and pneumonia, kidney disease, and suicide. In 2013 these were also the same leading causes of death. The leading cause of death for men and women is heart disease. Coronary heart disease is the most common…
EMFs Secretly Harming Your Children?
Baby boomers and Generation X-ers have been known to express some disdain for the way that technology is slowly permeating almost every aspect of life with each passing day. They say that devices such as cell phones, and tablets are doing more harm than good to children and young adults. They believe that they are poisoning the minds of the…
5 Reasons Why Web EMR Can Help
5 Reasons Why Web EMR Can Help Getting your electronic medical records can be huge, especially if you are a business in the medical field that needs to review health records on a regular basis. Many different medical facilities do not realize that improving the overall efficiency by 6% each year can be simply by having electronic medical records. In…
Urgent care locations best option for sports-related injuries
Now that summer is in full swing, adults and kids alike are hitting the beach, trails and parks for fun-in-the-sun sports activities. But did you know that an estimated 12 million children, teens and young adults suffer a sports-related injury per year? For you parents out there, that’s 20 million lost days of school! Those sports-related injuries can add up,…
Picking a Medical Clinic That Can Handle Your Symptoms
Over the course of a person’s life, acquiring an injury or illness is inevitable and always has been. The difference today is that there is a trend among younger generations to seek convenient services that will save them time. Patients don’t want to have to be referred to another doctor’s office to get physical therapy; they want as close to…
What Every Parent Should Know About Pediatric Urgent Care
It’s summertime, and kids are getting into all sorts of trouble. More time spent outside playing sports, while obviously good for children, carries its risks. That’s why, during this time of year, it is essential to know where the nearest pediatric urgent care facility is to you. Not all urgent care centers are alike. For example, some facilities do not…
What You Need to Know About Geriatric Physical Therapy and Restorative Care
When turning on the news or while surfing the web, you may have been likely to come across one or many controversial stories regarding nursing homes. Unfortunately, because of this recent media fire, there are many misconceptions about nursing homes. These misconceptions are preventing elderly individuals from getting the specialized care they need. The truth is, nursing homes exist to…
Why Chiropractic Medicine Appeals to Patients
Chiropractic medicine has a rich history, but it’s also a field that has changed quite a lot just in the past few decades. Those changes have been overwhelmingly positive — in fact, chiropractic medicine is growing at an unprecedented rate — but they can leave some chiropractors confused as to how to describe their services to potential patients. If you’re…
