Did you know that 60% of all Americans have donated to charity at some point? You’ve probably given to good causes in the past yourself, perhaps by donating to urgent care clinics who offer charity care to uninsured patients. But for many people, a problem that always comes up is that they’re limited in what they can give. If you’re…
Chiropractic care and physical therapy are vital to addressing some of the chronic pain conditions that affect the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, and other parts of the musculoskeletal system. The main difference between the two, however, is the extent and focus the treatment is administered. Chiropractic care relies on adjustments to achieve specific results on affected joints and tissues.…
If you have back pain, you know how hard it can make everyday movements. Whether it’s back pain from golf, from an injury, or simply from bending over, back and waist pain can lower your quality of life. Physical therapy is a good way to help with the pain and to get back some of the muscle use that was…
The cleaning staff in an assisted living facility are known as EVS, or environmental services staff. Unfortunately, they are often not given adequate training in IPC, or infection protection and control. These workers are on the front lines of the pandemic, providing cleaning and other senior home care services. Some of the services these staff members provide including changing linens, laundry, cooking, and…
We all want our houses to be as safe as possible. But this is sometimes easier said than done, especially if you’re moving into a home that isn’t brand new, as many of us do. New houses come with their own risks, but they might not suffer from the same level of wear and tear as an older home would.…
Kids are naturally active and love to move around. However, children from today’s generation are increasingly living sedentary lifestyles. They live holed up in the house watching TV or playing video games. While purchasing online gaming servers is fine, your kid also needs to find a healthy balance and get physically active. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
A lot of people mistakenly believe that improving diet means some radical changes. The fact is that making a conscious effort to improving diet does not mean radical changes; it means simply considering what you are eating. COVID 19 has really turned everyone’s life upside down, but it has also forced people to consider what they eat because they are…
The loss of a parent is one of the most devastating and heart-wrenching experiences most of us will face in life. Whether the death comes all of a sudden or after a long illness, the pain of this loss deeply hurts. This loss is not something that someone will just “get over.” Nothing will replace your loved one, but over…
Waking up in the morning is one of the easiest things you can do all day, right? Well, for some people, the morning time can bring with it added stress, responsibilities, and can simply be too much to handle. Though we could benefit from adding some morning health tips to our routine, many of us still choose the hustle and…
Camping is one of the quintessential summer activities. While the concept of camping goes back centuries, they continue to grow in popularity. In 2018 alone, over 1.4 million households said that they went on their first camping trip. While camping can be a fun and enjoyable experience, they can present a number of health and safety risks. Research and planning…
