2020

  • These Myths About Eating Disorder Treatments Are Simply Untrue

    Eating disorders can be incredibly dangerous. Not only can they lead to unhealthy weight loss, permanent damage to the digestive tract, and even death but typically they are a sign of some serious underlying trauma or mental health trouble. Thankfully, researchers are learning more and more about eating disorders, and there are eating disorder treatment programs available all through the country. However, there are still a few myths floating around about eating disorder treatment, and in order to ensure everyone has the right information to make smart healthcare decisions, it's important to clear up those myths. [Read More]

  • Why You Should Have Workplace Drug Testing

    Workplace drug testing should take place no matter what type of workplace it is. Drugs in one's system can cause a number of issues not only in the workplace itself but also on the road when this person drives into work or leaves work with drugs in their system. If you don't already drug test your employees, it's a good idea to start doing so. Read on for other reasons why this is so important. [Read More]

  • Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis: What You Should Know

    If you have recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, you may feel somewhat relieved to have answers but also confused and concerned about what this means for the future. Rheumatoid arthritis is different from some other forms of arthritis in that it is an autoimmune disorder, and it is the most common form of autoimmune arthritis. An autoimmune disorder occurs when the body essentially is attacking itself. The immune system that is supposed to attack intruders goes after the body's own cells. [Read More]

  • Four Tips For Patients Undergoing Knee Replacement Surgery

    Arthritis attacks the connective tissue that cushions and supports your joints. Once your cartilage has been worn away, your body will not be able to regrow it. Without sufficient cartilage, your bones may grind together when you bend your joints, which can cause severe pain in addition to the pain caused by inflammation. If you have suffered bone or joint damage due to arthritis, your doctor may present knee replacement surgery as a treatment option. [Read More]