You likely remember the first time it happened. You were trying to keep up with the new hires at an aggressive sand volleyball game at the company picnic. You remember your right ankle sliding and the popping sound that came from your right knee. Just like that, you were out of the game and scheduling…
Finding a family doctor who is right for all the needs of all of your family members can sometimes be tricky. The right doctor will be able to diagnose and treat the obvious ailments that arise such as sickness and injury, but these days many people are looking for more than the bare minimum. We…
Approximately 18 million Americans are diagnosed with sleep apnea. While sleep apnea is commonly associated with extreme snoring, the truth of the matter is that patients with sleep apnea are subject to frequent shallow breathing or even pauses in breathing while sleeping. Sleep apnea can be treated, but most that suffer from sleep apnea go…
Ask any medical weight loss doctors, and they’ll likely tell you the same thing: that liposuction should never be used as a substitute for a healthy diet and active lifestyle. But what if you eat healthy, exercise regularly and still feel unhappy with the way your body looks? Or do you just want to lose…
Urgent care centers are becoming more and more popular, and of course, as that happens more rumors fly about the facilities. There are so many misunderstandings about urgent care, so read on to set the record straight on some of the most common myths. The doctors aren’t as well trained. This is completely false! There…
Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders in the United States, showing up in about 18 million Americans. It’s characterized by the inability to breathe for short periods of time throughout the night, which is not just dangerous on its own, but it’s also incredibly disruptive to sleep. If sleep apnea goes…
It goes without saying that injuries need medical attention. Serious injuries need the medical attention of a professional, however, not all serious injuries warrant a trip to the emergency room. This is where urgent care centers come in. An urgent care center is a walk in health clinic designed to help patients with an illness…
If you’re feeling stuck in your usual routine, it’s probably because you are. When was the last time you took the chance to slow down and listen to your body? When you decide to learn yoga, you’re choosing to listen to your body and your mind, and center yourself in the present. With more than…
You and your partner have made the decision to start your family. It’s been months since you’ve been trying to conceive, and none of the suggested methods seem to be helping. Each year you grow older, the chances of you being able to get pregnant decreases. If you’ve been having difficulty conceiving, it may be…
As parents age, health problems can seem to multiply quickly and unexpectedly. Many elders are cared for in private homes, but when more supervision or care is needed, an assisted living facility or nursing home is a popular choice. There are over 16,000 nursing homes in the United States, and they are in the business…
