Many people with arthritis and achy joints have undergone acupuncture back pain treatments and knee pain treatments. Some people however, might not be familiar with acupuncture in any way. For those that don’t know about the history of acupuncture or what acupuncture even is, it is a form of Eastern medicine that is used by […]
The foot is an anchor to the rest of the body. It is a complex combination of 26 bones, 33 joints, and 126 muscles, nerves, and ligaments. Due to the pressures of everyday life, including stress and working out, it is easy for the foot to become injured. If you encounter any foot pain, take […]
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 The mission to find a doctor has been replaced by the decision to find […]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 […]
