Is your child involved with sports? Do you travel here and there for games? When on the road for games, do you know where the nearest health care clinic is located? If you are at the game with your son or daughter and they suffer a minor injury, you could save yourself a whole lot of trouble if you are prepared. My son fell while playing soccer and landed on his wrist wrong. I was given the option of sending him off in an ambulance to the local emergency room, or taking him to have it looked at on my own. Thanks to my careful planning, I knew exactly where to take my son to avoid the hospital visit. Find out how I plan for injuries during away games by visiting my website.
Posted on: 12 April 2018
Doctors have plenty of tools available to allow them to look at your body inside and out, including MRI scans. MRIs are one of the most effective ways for a doctor to look at what's happening inside your body, but there is a lot of misinformation about what getting an MRI is like for the patient. Here are three common misconceptions about MRIs, debunked. 1. It's Painfully Noisy MRIs have a reputation for being loud and noisy. [Read More]
Posted on: 5 April 2018
Heart failure is one of several specific conditions that occur when the heart begins to weaken and may not pump blood effectively. It can be caused when the right or left side of the heart is not working properly or when fluid begins backing up (congestive heart failure). Although there is no cure, there are several approaches to managing the condition, depending on the severity. Lifestyle Changes No matter the severity of heart failure or the specific type, if there are lifestyle factors you can change, it important to make changes that can slow the decline of your heart. [Read More]
Posted on: 26 January 2018
When you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, every day can feel like an exhausting struggle. The pain, inflammation, and joint stiffness that you experience can have a hindering effect on your life, keeping you from experiencing and enjoying everyday things. However, you do not have to succumb to the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis without fighting against them. There are many treatment options available to you to help you better deal with your arthritis symptoms. [Read More]
Posted on: 6 January 2018
Having your first child is an experience like none other. You'll be bringing another life into the world, one that will be completely dependent on you to feed, clothe and provide a place for them to live. A large part of getting through the initial phases of first-time parenthood is having a good pediatrician in your corner. The advice and guidance they provide makes a world of difference, especially if you don't have a lot of people around you who are able to help. [Read More]