Wintertime is often synonymous with the common cold. Colds are a viral infection that will typically go away on their own, but often times the persistent coughing and stuffy nose seems to linger for weeks at a time. There are important symptoms to look for that might indicate your cold is something much more serious and may require a visit…
Year: 2015
Medically Supervised Weight Loss Clinics Exploded in Popularity in 2015
This December, a new report highlighted the explosion in enterprises providing medically supervised weight loss. These medical weight loss programs will generate a projected $7.87 billion in revenues this year, more than two-and-a-half times what commercial weight loss companies will earn. Marketdata Enterprises, Inc. is a market research firm with decades of experience tracking the weight loss industry, and their…
Common Pediatric ENT Problems To Worry About, and Some To Relax About
If you are the parent or guardian of a baby, toddler, teen, tween, or any other variety of young person, then congratulations, you can count on dealing with your fair share of Ear, Nose, and Throat problems. That’s because virtually all young people will experience some of these common issues before they turn 18, and as a parent, it’s often…
Aging Is Inevitable, But Paying for Medical Costs Doesn’t Have To Be a Nightmare
Health insurance is one of the most important things that Americans can have today, especially older Americans who are (or will be) facing health issues in the future! While many American adults can afford to have health insurance plans through a private service or through their employers, there are just as many people who benefit from using government-sponsored policies like…
Three Conditions Only A Dermatologist Can Treat
It?s an unfortunate fact that Americans in general don?t pay enough attention to skin care. This is not only dangerous to your physical health, but neglectful of your mental and emotional well-being as well. When people look their best on the outside, they feel their best on the inside; and only the best skin care will really have you living…
Human Resources Software A Step Towards A More Efficient Workspace
A human resources representative has a weightier job than many might initially imagine. An HR representative has to deal with the daily complaints of employees; help hire new employees and lay off old ones; manage group health insurance plans; and much, much more. It?s no wonder that HR software solutions are becoming increasingly popular in certain companies, with a total…
Improve Your Game With a Sports Massage
While seen as a somewhat indulgent method of relaxation, a massage actually has its roots in healing. Therapeutic massages such as sports massage therapy are performed to help treat muscular injuries and serve as good prevention against some chronic injuries. Depending on the type of massage received, a session may take anywhere from 15 minutes for a foot massage or…
Urgent Care Facilities Often Offer Confidential STD Testing For Women and Men
Although there are several home STD testing kits available online, many people still opt to go to urgent care facilities, also known as walk in health clinics, to undergo the STD testing process. Remarkably, there are over 20 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases reported every year in America, and many go undiagnosed. Experts recommend that sexually active individuals…
Three Reasons to Consider Hiring a Personal Trainer
Finding the time to exercise these days can be a challenge in and of itself, but that says nothing of figuring out how to exercise. For an amateur, knowing the right amount of work and time to put in to reach certain fitness goals can be confusing and may even lead to giving up on the effort altogether in frustration.…
How to Find Canada’s Best Rehab Centers
At any given moment there are millions who suffer from the affects of alcohol and drug addiction. The Canadian health care system spends nearly $8 billion every year on substance abuse alone, which is responsible for an annual death count of around 47,000. Male and female addicts alike are over 50% more likely to die prematurely due to drug use.…
