Health Medical

  • 3 Ways To Keep Your Senior Safe In The Summer Heat

    Whether you're an elder care professional or have a senior loved one in your life who you provide caretaking service for, you're probably aware of some of the hazards that senior citizens encounter during the winter months. Icy steps, slippery sidewalks, and decreased visibility due to weather conditions such as fog, rain, and snow can create a dangerous environment. However, many people fail to recognize that summer comes with its own set of potential perils for seniors. [Read More]

  • Preparing For The Shooting Range

    If you are going to a shooting range, then you want to make sure you are prepared. There are some things you should do and some things you should get yourself to make the experience a good one. You can learn about these things by reviewing the information that has been provided in this article: Make sure you bring your ID card You don't want to forget to bring your ID card; the employees at the shooting range are going to need to see this. [Read More]

  • Three Physical Signs Adults With Congenital Heart Defects Shouldn't Ignore

    At one time, babies born with congenital heart defects (CHD) had a very high mortality rate, especially those born with severe defects, such as single-functioning ventricles. Thanks to the advances in pediatric cardiology, babies born with CHD are living well into adulthood. In fact, according to the latest statistics, there are 1.4 million adults in the United States living with CHD. Many of these adults need ongoing care and should be aware when abnormal symptoms appear. [Read More]

  • Feeling Older Than You Want To? How Strength Training Can Help You Stay Fit Longer

    As you age, your body goes through significant changes. Some of those changes include your bones and joints. If you don't take a proactive approach to those age-related changes, you can suffer serious consequences, including a loss of mobility and strength. One way to combat those changes is to keep physically fit. However, it's not just about getting out and taking daily walks. To truly stay healthy and fit as you age, you also need to add strength training to your fitness routine. [Read More]

  • Healthcare Products To Help With Headaches

    If you suffer from frequent headaches, then you want to learn about some of the different things that you can do in order to get relief from them. It can be hard to go about your daily activities when you feel as if your head is pounding. It can even be hard to sleep, go outside into the sun, read a book, or watch TV. This article should prove to be very helpful when it comes to feeling better and decreasing the number of headaches you end up dealing with. [Read More]

  • Coolsculpting And The Diabetic Patient: What To Expect

    After spending more than a year adjusting to an entirely different diet for your diabetes, you have lost a lot of weight. While that is a positive to being diagnosed with this disorder, you may feel as though your efforts have fallen short because of the extra fat pockets around your midsection. If you are looking around for non-surgical solutions to the problem, you should consider coolsculpting. This is an ideal cosmetic procedure for diabetics as there are no incisions, no downtime, and no extensive healing periods. [Read More]

  • The Pros And Cons Of Taking Diphenhydramine As A Sleep Aid

    If you're having trouble drifting off to sleep at night, there are numerous prescription and over-the-counter medications you may take to help. One of these is diphenhydramine, a medication sold in pill and liquid forms by several big brands. Like all medications, diphenhydramine has its pros and cons, which you should consider before opting to use it as a sleep aid. Here's a look: Pro: Diphenhydramine is cheap and readily available. [Read More]

  • Having An Outpatient Surgical Procedure? Is A Surgical Center Better Than A Hospital?

    If you've recently been told you require an outpatient surgical procedure—whether an excision of a potentially cancerous mole, the placement of a stent or catheter in a blocked artery, or the removal of a colon polyp—you may be wondering about your options. Although surgeries are traditionally performed in a hospital atmosphere, providing doctors with the ability to immediately route the patient to the emergency department if any complications occur, rising medical costs and shifting insurance practices have resulted in the proliferation of outpatient surgical centers. [Read More]

  • Lesser Known Facts About Allergy-Induced Asthma And How To Treat It

    You can have an allergy. You can have asthma. You can only have asthma when an allergy triggers it, but you cannot trigger an allergy with asthma. Strange, is it not? That said, there are some lesser-known facts about allergy-induced asthma and how to treat it. Rate of Occurrence  Believe it or not, allergy-induced asthma occurs in one out of every thirteen people. That is a lot of people who get asthma attacks when their allergies flare up! [Read More]

  • Choosing An OBGYN

    When it comes to selecting an OBGYN it is very important that you select the best for your situation. There will be a lot of different providers in your area, and it is important that you take the time to research and find the doctor that is best for you. Since there will be so many different providers in your area it can be hard to know what to look for while you research. [Read More]