When you or a family member becomes ill, sustains an injury, or suffers from sudden or chronic pain, it’s important to seek the assistance of a medical professional. Your nearest urgent care clinic can provide expert medical help without the waiting time associated with traditional hospital emergency rooms. It’s also important to note that 85%…
If you think you have sleep apnea, you shouldn’t wait to get that checked out. Sleep apnea can lead to much more serious health problems, such as increasing your risk for cardiovascular problems like heart disease or stroke. Sleep apnea also interrupts your quality of sleep, which means that you may find yourself falling asleep…
Does chronic pain keep you from maintaining a healthy weight? Millions of people all over the world experience daily pain that is considered chronic. When you have constant pains and aches, it can be difficult to find the motivation to work out. It can also be hard to find exercises that do not increase your…
Do you have missing, crooked, or stained teeth that affect your confidence levels? A surprising number of Americans are dissatisfied with the condition of their smiles, yet according to an AACD survey, virtually all adults (99.7%) surveyed believe a health smile is socially important. Most believe that a healthy smile is important to social relationships,…
Proton therapy is a new and non invasive cancer treatment with minimal side effects. It has many advantages due to which it is increasingly being used to treat cancers in sensitive locations, such as head and neck cancer treatment. What is proton therapy? Proton therapy uses a highly focused beam of radiation to target cancers….
When you have a loved one who is getting older, they may be getting more forgetful or having a harder time getting around. Your loved one may need Alzheimers disease treatment or other medications and doctors’ appointments. If you aren’t around all of the time, it may be more than you can take on as…
Your job should do more than just pay you. It should support you in all aspects of your life, from helping you bounce back from an illness to encouraging you to reach for your dreams. Stressed employees create a stressed business, ultimately culminating in a vicious cycle that can only end with employee turnover and…
There are three major different types of CPAP masks, and before you get one, it’s critical to understand their differences. According to the National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research, approximately 38,000 deaths occur on an annual basis that relate to cardiovascular problems that in one way or another are connected to sleep apnea, and going…
Older adults and seniors are more prone to slips and falls. In fact every 15 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall. A slip and fall for an older adult is generally more risky and damaging than for younger adults. The bones are more fragile and it usually takes…
If you or a loved one is among the 13.8 million Americans who have a problem with drinking, you can see you are not alone. Alcohol is the #1 most abused drug. And if you’re ready to take steps to become clean and sober, an detox center can help. But before check in, there are…
