Heart failure and heart disease is no laughing matter. About 600,000 people die in the United States each year due to heart disease. That’s a quarter or 25 percent of all American deaths. If you’re anything like the average reader, that statistic will be mind-blowing to you. Most Americans are at least somewhat aware of…
Everyone experiences a headache from time to time, with symptoms ranging from mildly irritating to severely debilitating. But how do you know when you’re experiencing a headache, and when the pain in your head is symptomatic of a migraine? Fewer than 50% of migraine patients consult a physician regarding their symptoms, and thus, at least…
We live in a consumer culture where abundance is the name of the game. As Americans, we spend more time and money on creature comforts and personal leisure than most people on Earth. Our comparatively luxurious way of life sees us using more energy than all of the other countries. Our taste for excess doesn’t…
Some things are so unbelievably frustrating that you could just tear your hair out in a rage. However if the source of your frustration is your quickly thinning scalp, you may want to consider another outlet for your emotions. Luckily, with the modern technology available to us, hair loss does not have to be a…
Have you recently found yourself asking when to consult an orthopedist? Perhaps you have had joint, muscle, or bone pain and want to make sure that your body is doing okay, or maybe you are past that point and know that you may need to have some sort of hip or knee surgery. Whatever the…
Most of us go through it in our teens, but for some people, acne problems can persist well into adulthood. More than 80% of people have at least a brief period of acne breakouts, mostly on the face and back; acne affects more than 40 million Americans. And almost half of all American teens either…
As more Americans seek treatment for neck and back pain from chiropractic schools and private providers, the need for doctors of chiropractic medicine is expected to grow by more than 15% in the next decade. Meeting with a chiropractor does involve an initial consultation, and potential patients may wonder exactly what will occur during their…
Although recovery from a stroke can take months — or longer, depending upon the severity of the stroke and the portion of the brain affected — but knowing the symptoms of a stroke could allow patients to get treated more quickly. In general, a stroke is defined as an event where blood flow to the…
To the unfortunate detriment of everyone involved, the United States healthcare system is a hot and complicated issue. No matter which side of the debate wins, the reality is that all clinics should provide the highest quality care for the most number of people. That is one and ought to be one of the goals…
Do you know the real purpose of an assisted living community? Younger generations may view these convalescence homes as a way of shirking responsibility, which is why this category of care can sometimes have a negative connotation. The truth is that there are many misconceptions surrounding assisted living facilities. Who Lives in an Assisted Living…
