Over-medication of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has received much attention in recent years. Aside from cognitive behavioral therapy for ADHD, ADHD coaching, and time management exercises, medication has long since been the go-to treatment for this psychological condition for decades. Some of the most common medications that are administered to children with […]
According to the Trust for Healthy Americans, obesity levels in the United States have doubled since 1980. At last check, 30% of Americans are considered to be obese. Thanks to a sedentary lifestyle and the allure of readily available, easy to eat food that adds on the pounds with the flavor, we’re more unhealthy than […]
As you get older daily aches and pain become a normal part of life. Several adults go through foot heal pain as they age. Unfortunately that can make even the simplest tasks more difficult than walking across hot coals. Fortunately a wide variety of treatment for foot pain exists for people of all pages. The […]
Before modern materials like celluloid were invented and used for billiard balls, most were made out of the ivory of elephant tusks. Because the balls had to be cut from the exact center, each tusk could only produce three or four balls. Luckily, this has long been an outdated practice, and elephants no longer have […]
A dermatologist can perform both a cosmetic and medical examination of skin. To some, dermatology may not be a familiar field of medicine. Dermatology specialists however, can play an extremely helpful role in a person’s life. Two of the most common reasons to seek out the care of a dermatologist is acne care and skin […]
When you are sick, you want to find the best care possible, as soon as you can. Trying to contact your general family doctor or primary care physician can be almost impossible, especially if you are calling after hours. Only about 20% of doctors in the U.S. offer after hours care, and many of them […]
Throughout the U.S., there are approximately 6800 urgent care centers available for your minor medical emergencies. When going to an immediate care center, you are generally seen within 20 minutes, versus a potential hour plus wait in the emergency room. By visiting an urgent care open 24 hours, you can save significant inconvenience from the […]
The next time you have a non-life threatening health emergency, you may want to think twice before you head to the hospital emergency room. Recent studies suggest that 24 hour urgent care facilities may be a better option. Urgent care centers can treat health ailments and injuries such as the flu, strep throat, sprained or […]
There are a lot of eventualities in life that we simply cannot plan for. Getting injured or falling ill is never something that we predict but when it happens we need to be ready to react. Sometimes finding the proper care for each situation can be tricky. For those situations where you cannot get into […]
The pain associated with degenerative disc disease or a herniated disc can be crippling. Many people experience discomfort while walking, tingling in their legs, hands and feet, and find bending, twisting, or lifting difficult. These back problems can take a severe toll on the quality of life, making everyday, routine activities seem almost impossible. The […]
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