How Your Kidneys Work And Why They’re So Important
How Your Kidneys Work And Why They’re So Important Kidneys are responsible for filtering the wastes and excess fluid from your body. Their proper function is essential to life, and keeping your kidneys healthy promotes good heart health. To understand the vital role your kidneys play in your health, it’s important to know exactly what […]
How To Talk To Your Doctor About Anxiety
How To Talk To Your Doctor About Anxiety Planning to talk to your doctor about anxiety can be difficult. It’s hard to think about describing your feelings to someone. There’s a fear of judgment, of the doctor’s findings and ongoing treatment, but taking the first step is much easier if you feel prepared. Preparing For […]
7 Ways To Live Healthier In 2018
7 Ways To Live Healthier In 2018 If losing weight, bettering your health, or eating healthier are a part of your plan to better yourself in 2018, you’re not alone. Nearly half of all New Year’s resolutions have to do with fitness or bettering our bodies in some way. Unfortunately, less than half – 44 […]
When To See A Doctor For A Fever
If you or your child has a fever, it’s not an immediate cause to rush to the emergency room. Fevers are not always serious, and a fever is not actually an illness. A fever typically a symptom of an illness, which may or may not call for a doctor visit. There is no magic number […]
8 Tips To Treat The Common Cold
Questions, questions, questions, from, “How do I get rid of a cold fast?” to “When should I go to the doctor near me?”, the common cold, for how common it is, can really throw a wrench into your busy life. While there is no cure for the common cold, there are certainly ways to treat […]
What Is Medicare: A Break Down Of Coverage
What Is Medicare? A Break Down Of Coverage Medicare is a federal insurance program that covers medical expense for people 65 and older, which is the enrollment age. There are some ways, however, to obtain this insurance if you are younger than 65. The coverage itself can be a confusing maze of providers, prescriptions, and […]
Meet the Stomach Bug
Gastroenteritis, better known as the stomach bug, can be much worse than your typical tummy ache. This bug can cause vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. There are a variety of viruses that can cause gastroenteritis, such as norovirus, which often sweeps through childcare centers and schools leaving many sick children in its wake. Most stomach […]
Relax and Keep the Beat Alive
February is Heart Month and a great time to remember that a beating heart is not necessarily a healthy heart. Approximately 84 million people in this country suffer from some form of heart disease. Almost one out of three deaths is the result of cardiovascular disease. Most people know the key measures we can take […]
Have a Healthier New Year
As Christmas decorations are carefully put away and we have the New Year in sight, the age-old tradition of making New Year’s Resolutions begins to creep into our consciousness. Almost more revered for not being kept, we make resolutions as a fresh start to our journey through the next twelve months. What better time […]
October is Patient Centered Care Awareness Month
Each October, Patient Centered Care Awareness Month is held to commemorate the progress that has been made toward making patient centered care a reality and to build momentum for further progress. This year marks the celebration’s tenth anniversary. Healthcare organizations and patient groups worldwide participate in the campaign. Patient centered care is defined as “providing […]
