As warmer weather approaches and everyone looks forward to outdoors activities like hiking, camping and biking, it’s a good time to stop and recall some of the hazards out there. Unexpected encounters with poison ivy and skunks might rank near …
Year: 2018
Job stress affects many people throughout their lives. In fact, stress from workplaces causes nearly one million workers across the United States to miss work each day. That being said, physicians often have to deal with burnout rates that are …
Did you know that as many as three million people visit walk in urgent care centers every week? They’re easy to find and 85% of urgent care clinics are open every day of the week. Four out of five walk …
The drainage overnight caused you to wake up with a sore throat. The aches and the pains by morning were a sure indicator that you needed to make sure you were not falling victim to this season’s flu. Fortunately, you …
One of the most important things in life is to make sure that you stay in good health at all times. Good health is an asset that can be difficult to obtain and remains one of the most important assets …
Drug addicts. That is a phrase laden with connotations, which is one of the reasons that the American Psychiatric Association changed the name of the disorder that affects those addicted to drugs from substance abuse disorder to substance use disorder. …
Fractures and sprains are one of the most common reasons for visiting the emergency department. The majority of fractures and sprains occur after business hours, meaning a patient cannot seek medical care from their primary physician. However, there might be …
Many people either find themselves living with or visiting senior citizens in order to ensure they receive the care they deserve. Unfortunately, one room that can pose many dangers for senior citizens is the bathroom. In fact, statistics gathered from …
With more than one billion colds afflicting the American people every year, it is little wonder that demand for good quality medical care is high. In addition, between 5% and 20% of the population get flu every year. The stress …
How do you find doctors when you’ve just changed insurance plans, want to go to the best medical clinic, or are facing a special procedure and want the right person on the job? To find doctors requires a bit …