For many patients, visiting the dentist is a source of often intense anxiety. Several psychological factors can cause fear of the dental clinic. For one thing, dental work occurs in an area directly close to your sensory organs—your eyes, ears,… Continue Reading
Many people are so concerned with having health insurance at all that they forget about the importance of making sure the insurance is actually doing what it’s supposed to. A bad policy can feel less like insurance and more like… Continue Reading
Playing a team sport can be a great experience for any child or teen. It teaches them how to stay physically fit, helps them learn how to take care of themselves, and allows them to develop lifelong friendships with their… Continue Reading
Expecting a baby is one of the most exciting times in life. With this excitement, many new mothers are often worried about the health of the growing baby. In addition to eating right, getting regular prenatal care, and taking your… Continue Reading
During a medical emergency, it can be easy to jump to the conclusion that you need to go to the emergency room (ER), but that isn’t always the case. Fortunately, there is a set of criteria agreed upon by most… Continue Reading
Those who are in the healthcare industry and provide patient care understand how important it is to protect each person they provide services to, as well as themselves. Due to the risk of spreading germs and viruses, it’s important that… Continue Reading
What comes to mind when you think of a pharmacy? If you are a baby boomer, you probably still recall the older style where there was a booth where you sat and had some homemade ice cream while your mother… Continue Reading
If you are disabled, then finding quality healthcare can be a challenge. If you are a healthcare provider, you are probably always on the lookout to ensure that your medical practices for your disabled patients are always top-notch. Luckily, either… Continue Reading
Eat a Healthy Diet Eating healthy may require lifestyle changes that many people feel unmotivated to make. Foods high in trans fat and sugar make us feel good for a short time, but they will ultimately damage our bodies if… Continue Reading
To be a nurse requires a high degree of medical knowledge, procedural expertise, compassion, and the desire to help others. Nurses work long, odd hours and require compassion and bedside manner. There are other skills nurses need, however, that aren’t… Continue Reading
