If you live in New York like me, chances are you have that aging relative or three that you visit in Florida over the summer. I have fond memories of my grandfather’s condo in South Tampa, but I also remember our visits being rather trying on him. When you’re eight years old, a pamphlet entitled […]
Urgent care centers have been growing throughout the country, exponentially, with more and more people choosing urgent care facilities over their own doctors or ER visits. Still, many people remain slightly skeptical of memorial urgent cares and aren’t fully aware of the services that they offer. If you want to learn more about the benefits […]
Everyone is talking about it, everyone is doing it. It’s the exercise “trend” that’s been on the rise for over 5000 years, and it isn’t losing steam. Yoga is practiced by over 15 million Americans as of 2013, and has become one of the best ways to develop your mind, body, and self. There are […]
When people get sick, family practice doctors often offer the same advice: call in sick to work, get lots of bed rest, drink plenty of fluids, have some chicken soup, and take some over the counter cold medicine. While these methods are all great ways to overcome sickness, they’re not the only things you can […]
Gastric bypass surgery is arguably the best weight loss surgery currently available. Bariatric surgeons divide the stomach into a smaller upper section, and a larger lower section, and then connect a portion of the small intestine to the smaller stomach pouch. By reducing the size of the stomach, the gastric bypass procedure lowers the amount […]
The anterior cruciate ligament is one of several incredibly integral parts of a fully functioning knee, keeping the bones of the upper and lower leg in their proper places, preventing hyperextension, and limiting internal rotation in the knee joint. But, as so many people involved in sports or sports medicine know, it’s also one of […]
There is an entire spectrum of symptoms of fibroid cysts. On the one hand, some women never develop any signs and symptoms of fibroids. They may not even realize they have them. Other times, women develop fibroids so large and severe that they need uterine fibroid surgery to get them taken out. These latter cases, […]
Anyone in our world can tell you that healthy living is important. But why it’s so important and how to actually do it aren’t quite as easy of questions to answer. We’re here to help! What are the two leading causes of death in the United States? Heart disease and stroke. How can group fitness […]
Across the United States, urgent care centers have become an important part of an often overwhelmed medical system, helping local doctors and hospitals manage their patient volumes. Additionally, these walk in medical clinics treat a variety of non-life-threatening conditions for about the same price as a typical doctor’s co-pay, allowing many people to access needed […]
There are some symptoms of fibroid cysts that are more common than others, such abnormal menstrual bleeding, but there are also other symptoms that few women realize are the products of having these uterine tumors. Here are just a few. Discomfort or Pain During Sexual Intercourse. One of the most worrisome symptoms of fibroid cysts […]