Women who are over the age of 40 have an increased risk of developing a multitude of physical and mental illnesses. Luckily, many of them are highly treatable if they are caught early enough though. So it’s crucial to know some of the warning signs the body gives to...
You may be uncomfortable discussing sexually transmitted diseases. However, STDs kill thousands of people in the United States each year. Even if you don’t talk about these diseases with friends or family members, speak to your doctor if you are sexually active. Learn when you should get screened for...
Whether it is the increased fees for medical services or the health care industry political campaigns, health care is always an important topic. Hospital administrators are getting pressure from patients and competitors. Patients want quality care. Hospitals need to reduce costs. Fortunately, there are several things hospitals can do...
Almost all of us like to grab a drink from time to time. Alcohol was present, and often even glorified in many cultures. It helps us to relax, lose ourselves, have fun and approach others more confidently. But it also has huge downsides, which first and foremost is hangover...
We all make mistakes. The people around us make mistakes, people who we thought of as infallible and faultless. Just because a good person makes a mistake doesn’t mean that they are bad. It just means that they are human. Usually, they can benefit from the help of others....
Happy Feet – No, it is not about the movie, it is rather about having real healthy feet. It adds a feel-good factor to your life and helps you to stay active. Moreover, your feet carry out much weight and we repay them by wearing ill-fit shoes or cramming...
Living a healthy lifestyle isn’t as easy as most people think. On the surface, it simply looks like you eat healthily and go to the gym. Easy, right?! In reality, however, you are counting your calories, watching your portions, exerting yourself at the gym each day and taking a...
As the weather heats up we’re all more likely to spend more time outdoors. Seniors especially may look forward to spending some additional time outside going for walks or rides and taking in the sights. Summer means extra-long daylight hours and more time for outdoor activities. However, older adults...
People have been using a variety of methods to treat illness and injuries since the dawn of time. As innovation has progressed, some people have turned to more modern methods, while others have gone in the completely opposite direction, looking for more earth-based remedies and treatments. Both types of...
Before a leg injury, you worked long hours on the job and could support yourself financially. After an injury, you cannot work and have piling medical bills, including bills for rent, utilities and personal expenses. You deserve to receive some kind of compensation for wages lost due to missing...