Urgent care centers and walk-in health clinics are increasingly becoming a common choice for people who seek immediate medical attention for urgent, yet non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries. These health clinics cut out the hassle of scheduling an appointment with a primary care doctor and help keep hospital emergency rooms for those with a life-threatening emergency. […]
Over the past few years, increasing numbers of Americans have been seeking out, what some refer to as alternative medicine for pain relieve. In an effort to forego taking medication and doctor visits, pain sufferers are turning to more Eastern therapies. The mission to find a doctor has been replaced by the decision to find […]
Although smoking tobacco was know to adversely affect one’s health prior to the 20th century, the extent of that potential damage was unknown until the 1930s. During that time German scientists were the first to find hard evidence linking tobacco smoke to lung cancer. In the United States, a 1938 study conducted be researchers at […]
The fountain of youth might not be a myth after all. In fact, it might be found right inside your refrigerator. OK, so it’s probably a little more complicated than that. But according to WebMD, what you eat can play a big factor in how old you actually look. It’s broken down like this: Trans […]
Just about everyone dreads the physical signs of aging like wrinkles and loose skin. Only 16% of women feel good about aging, a L’Oreal poll reveals. “After grey hair, wrinkles, and dark under-eye circles came top in a list of the physical factors that make women feel less confident,” The Irish Examiner explains. Men and […]
In 2000, approximately 4.5% of all U.S. citizens age 65 or older resided in a nursing home. According the CDC, there are roughly 1.5 million nursing home residents in the United States. The nursing home industry and assisted living communities are expected to grow as many from the baby boomer generation reaches the age of […]
Life after breast cancer can take a toll on the body both emotionally, as well as physically. With so many types of breast augmentation procedures available today, more and more women are opting to regain confidence with breast augmentation. In fact, The number of women choosing silicone implants has skyrocketed since the FDA lifted the […]
If you or someone in your home is in need of immediate medical care, where do you go? Depending on the nature and severity of the illness or injury, you probably either call your family doctor or head straight to the nearest hospital emergency room. However, have you ever considered seeking emergency medical care via […]
Urgent Care centers account for $14 billion in revenue annually in the United States. In addition, urgent care centers represent one of the fastest-growing segments within the American healthcare system because they offer high quality medical treatment more conveniently. Urgent care facilities are great because of urgent care hours. Plus, they are essentially walk in […]
When there’s a medical emergency, you want to make sure you’re going to the best local urgent care center possible. Unlike a traditional doctor’s office, an urgent care center is able to see patients immediately and without the hassle of an appointment. Knowing where to go for urgent care might seem like a tough choice […]
