The American stereotype of Hollywood culture has led many to conflate the term “plastic surgery” with strictly cosmetic procedures, typically ones only wealthy people can afford to enhance their image. While it’s true that there are many instances of plastic surgery focused solely on one’s appearance, this field also contains a second branch: reconstructive plastic surgery. This latter type of…
Month: February 2017
Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Abuse
As of 2014 there are an estimated 130 million individuals in the U.S. who consume alcohol on a regular basis. Many of these people may have a dependence and should be enrolled in a treatment program, but they may not realize it. This is because of the perception that since alcohol is legal, it can’t be dangerous. That type of…
Is A Hearing Aid Right For You?
Thanks to technological advancements in the medical field, people with hearing loss can improve their hearing and overall quality of life with the help of hearing aids. If you’ve been thinking of getting a hearing aid as a solution to your hearing loss, here’s what you need to know. First, you must undergo a hearing aid test to establish the…
