Patients who have suffered a head trauma come to mind first when you think of who would benefit from having an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan. Surprisingly, only 22% of the 30 million MRIs performed last year were head scans. The truth is any part of the body can be scanned with an MRI in […]
Knowing where to go when a medical emergency strikes is important. Should you call 911 or the on call doctor? Is medical assistance imperative and immediate? Does that mean urgent care or emergency room? All of these questions really should be answered before the problem arises. In a nutshell, anything that is life threatening or […]
Now, more than ever, companies are forced to adapt and compete in the market in much different ways than before in order to survive this changing world. As companies hire employees, those who fail to take care of their employees risk losing them and jeopardizing the business. Businesses that emphasize the need for managing employee […]
Finding a doctor can seem like a tenuous process, but it’s crucial that you invest the proper time to find a doctor with comprehensive expertise in a wide array of outpatient services. From preventative medicine to cosmetic surgery, finding a doctor that is well-rounded will save you tons of time, money, and stress in the […]
Struggling with infertility can be a frustrating and heartbreaking journey. If you find yourself trying to conceive a baby but end up disappointed month after month with negative pregnancy tests, you are not alone; one in every eight couples experience difficulty getting pregnant. There are many causes of infertility in women and men, sometimes it […]
According to the American Academy of Pain Management, back pain is the leading cause of disability among working Americans. Over one half of working Americans suffer from symptoms related to back pain, of varying extents. In fact, studies show that as much as 40% Americans have a herniated disc in their spine, sometimes without even […]
The last thing you want to do when feeling terribly ill or are injured is to sit in a waiting room trying to ignore the pain. Unfortunately, hospitals are extremely busy places that can’t always offer the care everyone needs in a timely fashion. In order to help those in need, walk in health clinics […]
Whether it’s alcohol abuse treatment, heroin, or any other substance the drug rehab process can be extremely difficult. One of the lesser talked about drugs that can put you into substance abuse treatment centers is marijuana. Although many now tout the medicinal benefits it can have weed addiction treatment is a very real and serious […]
Urgent care centers are quickly becoming the new go-to in the world of healthcare, especially for immediate care. Currently there are well over 6,800 urgent care clinics, most of which are located in freestanding buildings, in the U.S. alone. While the convenient, efficient, and cost-effective benefits of these walk in clinics have been covered by […]
Getting a massage by a certified massage therapy specialist can make us not only feel great but massage has been medically proven to have physical benefits to our bodies. There are several different kinds of massage that you can receive: Swedish Massage Deep Tissue Massage Sports Massage Therapy Symphatic Drainage Prenatal Massage Myofascial Release Trigger […]