Hundreds of couples all around the world have difficulty conceiving a child due to issues with infertility. While many might think of infertility as a woman’s issues, about 1/3 of infertility cases can be attributed to issues with the male partner. Many men are unaware of the issues that can contribute to the inability for a couple to conceive. Here…
Month: August 2015
What You Need To Know About Moles
Moles are some of the most common growths on skin, and in most cases, they’re completely harmless, painless, and nothing to be embarrassed about. That being said, it’s important to understand what they really are and why some people have them while others don’t — even more importantly, you should know what to look for if you’re worried that a…
Am I in Menopause?
Menopause is one of the biggest womens health issues and can be a hard time for women, both physically and mentally. One thing that makes this transitional time more difficult is that its arrival doesn’t always announce itself if ways women expect and it doesn’t always come at the same age. The average age for it to begin is…
How Does Your Nursing Home Measure Up? Key Factors Include Staff Availability
Recovering from trachs, or tracheostomy surgery that is performed to improved a patient’s breathing function, can be challenging. Although most trachs are temporary, performing daily tasks can become difficult or impossible; many patients who are getting trachs or recovering from them are choosing to convalesce in a nursing home or skilled nursing care facility. Nursing homes can offer speech therapy,…
New Methods for Managing Your Chronic Back Pain
Updated 7/11/22 Back pain includes any physical discomfort arising on your back or the spine and can vary from mild to incapacitating. The back pain and leg spasms when walking or standing for extended periods can signify spinal stenosis, often resulting from poor posture, sprains, strains, and muscle overuse. The best way to treat back muscle strain is through chiropractic…
The Causes and Dangers of Low Testosterone
Testosterone is a hormone found in males that promotes male development, but is also crucial in maintaining male health. New research has shown that one out of every four men over 30 have low testosterone. Learning if you are at risk is the first step to addressing what may be a serious medical condition. The Causes of Low Testosterone Low…
Are You Injured and Immobile, With No Where To Go? Here’s How To Get Moving, Today!
You never know what you have until it’s gone… Often times, we take our mobility for granted. When the body becomes immobile, that’s when we realize how essential it is to our quality of life to simply have the freedom to move about as we wish. In any case, if your body isn’t functioning as it should, fear not: it’s…
