Are you ever faced with the decision of whether an illness or injury requires you to visit your local urgent care or the closest emergency room? If so, you aren’t alone. Thousands of Americans face this decision every day, especially now that we are entering cold and flu season. The good news is that now, […]
It can be difficult figuring out the difference between emergency care, your local clinic and the average hospital. Knowing this distinction, however, will ensure you both get the treatment you need no matter what and save money on medical costs. From minor burns or back pain to sprains and cuts, urgent care centers are prime […]
The plan was aggressive, but simple. Even though it was the Saturday before Thanksgiving, your family of three decided to get all of the Christmas decorations out and set up. The fourth member of your family would fly into town on Tuesday and the Thanksgiving plans were detailed. Returning from her sophomore year in college […]
Illnesses and injuries do not always just happen during the normal work day. Often, people find themselves in need of medical care at night or on the weekends, when their doctor’s office is closed. To meet these needs, urgent walk in clinics have popped up all over the United States. It has been estimated that […]
People in the United States spend a lot of money each year on medications. In 2014, there were 4.3 billion prescriptions filled around the country. These prescriptions cost almost $374 billion. When we need to get a prescription medication or an over the counter medicine, we have a lot of options for where to to. […]
Do you need at-home elder care services for your parents, spouse, or other family members? When looking for reliable elder care services, you want to ensure that they are qualified to provide the type of home healthcare that you need. Recent polls have shown that for individuals over 65, over 90% haven’t discussed the possibility […]
Many people struggle with chemical and hormonal imbalances in their body. When consulted for this problem, some doctors will suggest hormone replacement therapy or some type of hormone treatment which can be done at a hormone treatment center. Many times specialists at a hormone treatment center will treat their patients with a natural type of […]
Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. One second everything is fine and then all a sudden someone is screaming in pain. Even if you know that the situation is not life threatening, the agony that your child or family member is in can be very stressful and worrisome. There are various reasons […]
Getting healthy is hard. Staying healthy can be even harder. And with obesity affected nearly 37% of U.S. adults according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the importance of getting healthy and staying healthy may have more of an impact than just a good-looking body. According to the CDC, some of the leading […]
Having a thinning hairline can be a real confidence killer. Even if every other part of your physique is on point, your thinning hair line will be the first thing people notice when they size up their first impression of you. You can shave your head bald, but your hairline is still obvious (sometimes more […]