Sleep apnea has become an increasingly problematic issue for many people. It is estimated that as many as 18 million people in the United States suffer from this disorder. In addition, there could be as many as one in every 50 people with this condition that remain undiagnosed. Statistics show that men are more likely…
If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with sleep apnea, then you might be looking into gently used cpap machines and bipap machines to take home. Finding cpap machines for sale can be a little difficult because you can’t really test them out before you get them home. Especially the bigger, cumbersome…
Emergency healthcare services are vital to our healthcare system, but they are often overused for minor illnesses and injuries. While in many cases it is important to get to an emergency room as soon as possible, more minor, yet urgent, health problems can be treated at urgent care centers. Many people have trouble distinguishing emergencies…
We’ve all been there. It’s Friday evening, and just as you’re making big plans for your weekend, you realize that your child has a high fever that is steadily rising. This is a good time to get them into the doctor; some issues can be easily treated with a round of antibiotics. Others require more…
More than a third of those that are over the age of 65 experience some kind of hearing loss. But too many people do not have hearing aids. This could be because they can’t find assistive listening devices that they can afford or that they don’t want to face the stigma related to hearing aids…
People may know that their hearing aid from your pet but it and the hearing aid battery in it can be dangerous for the animals in your home. According to Pet Finder, the hearing aid battery and the hearing device can be very dangerous to cats and dogs if they are ingested. The problem is…
You would like to think that cancer is simply making a brief intrusion into your life, rather than fearing that you have now entered into a world of cancer that you may never be able to escape. Unfortunately, however, the diagnosis of liver cancer was a devastating piece of news that you were totally not…
It is the dreaded fate of every teenager and adult. Even with continuous scrubbing and washing and staying away from greasy foods, a skin blemish can arise. These skin blemishes can range from acne to more age-based blemishes, but they all bring a sense of uneasiness. Appearance is, after all, part of the battle in…
Multivitamin and mineral (MVM) supplements first became available in the early 1940s. Since then, many people in the United States have been taking them regularly. Given their popularity as dietary supplements, MVMs are taken by over one-third of Americans. Approximately two-thirds of adults take a minimum of one supplement, and these are usually MVMs. When…
Hot flashes are very common when women are dealing with menopause. They are one big reason that many women head to hormone replacement centers to get help. There are some other things you can do to alleviate the problem of hot flashes. To deal with a hot flash, it is important to understand what it…
