Millions and millions of people around the world have trouble sleeping. In the United States, it has been estimated that between 50 to 70 million adults suffer from some sort of sleeping or wakefulness disorder. Insomnia is not just an annoyance, it can cause a host of health problems including heart disease, an increased risk of stroke and even weight…
Year: 2016
Tips for Protecting Your CHildren Against The Flu
The flu is a respiratory infection that affects the nose, lungs, and throat. The influenza virus is fairly common, especially in the fall and winter months. Since it’s both common and contagious, it’s important to know what to do when your child becomes sick. Firstly, it’s best to get diagnosed. If you suspect that your child has the flu, you…
What You Should Discuss With Your Doctor For a Healthier New Year
Everyone loves to make new year’s resolutions that they hope will make their lives better. But too often, we don’t follow through with those resolutions. Talking to your family doctor — or any health practitioner at the nearest walk in clinic — can help you turn your goals into a doable mission. Here’s what you can discuss with local doctors…
Are You Considering Hair Replacement Options?
UPDATED 2/26/21 If your hair is thinning significantly, there may be ways that you can reverse this trend and get more hair on top. The best hair replacement for you may not be the best solution for someone else. Luckily, several solutions exist for giving you more hair. The best hair replacement treatment for some people is to get their…
How To Choose In Home Medical Care
With advancements in modern medicine, the life expectancy age is increasing and more elderly citizens are able to enjoy rich, full lives with their families, although for many, this involves the incorporation of in home health care. In 2013, 4.9 million patients who received in home care at some point throughout the year. There are a few excellent reasons for…
Three Reasons Why Using Hormone Treatment Is Helpful for Women Going Through Menopause
Hormone treatment should be considered for women who are at the age where menopause begins. It can be helpful for many different reasons, including the ability to relieve symptoms and make life more manageable. Women who have gone for over a year without having a period are considered menopausal. Here are three reasons why hormone therapy should be considered for…
Getting Clean How to Ensure You Stay Away from Your Addiction
The freedom of choice is a measure of responsibility, unfortunately for the millions of Canadians with a drug addiction however, that freedom becomes sacrificed in some measure. Addiction eats away at the user, compelling them to fulfill their need — sometimes this can be at any cost if the user is desperate enough. Families who see addiction take hold of…
How to Choose a Weight Loss Program That Will Work For You
The average American trying to lose weight now makes four separate diet attempts every year. As we’ve all surely experienced, fads tend to come and go and gym club memberships tend to go unused after a few months. How can you find a weight loss program that you’ll actually stick with? The trick is to find something that suits you,…
Do You Feel Good About Your Smile?
At first, the pictures seem cute. After a while, however, you begin to notice a problem. The stack of school pictures made their way into the official scrapbook a few months before your high school graduation. Each year of kindergarten through your senior year, your mom made sure that she chronologically scrapbooked each and every one of the pictures that…
Have You Considered a Diagnostic Imaging Career?
Initially, the application process seemed over whelming. Determined to enter a new career, however, you were diligent in completing the application. You were rewarded with an acceptance into the radiology imaging program and have been extremely satisfied with the program and the new medical skills that you have been gaining. In fact, at times you catch yourself explaining to someone…
