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Fighting the battle of the bulge during the holiday season isn't easy, but itdoesn't have to feel hopeless. This season, use a little forethought in your planning to have a great celebration without packing on the…

One of the most common outcomes of an injury to the head is a concussion. Though concussions are often associated with loss of consciousness, their other effects on the body may be far more insidious. Observe and talk to anyone…

Going to the dentist is never fun, but for some it is more than just an unpleasant sit in a chair. Many individuals have to deal with fear and anxiety when going to the dentist. There can be several reasons for it, a bad…

Mountain biking is a great form of exercise, and few things beat taking a ride during the beautiful fall months. However, it can also be very dangerous. That is why it is so important that you take the proper precautions while out…

You might think that good oral hygiene only leads to white teach and good-smelling breath. While these are two of the many benefits of brushing and flossing, good oral care can improve your overall health. The mouth is…

Whether you were prepared that your pregnancy would be in the high risk category or unexpected health problems arose that put you and your baby at risk, excellent medical care is the key to make sure that you experience…

Whether you just had knee or shoulder surgery, it is important to take good care of yourself. If you take good care of yourself, you can recover from surgery a lot faster. Here are five surprising ways to speed up recovery from…

Taking care of the eyes is a part of maintaining good overall health. As people age, their vision often changes, requiring new prescriptions for glasses or contact lenses. Five indications of changing eyesight are…

When a person has a pre-existing condition, such as depression or anxiety, and they develop a drug addiction, this can lead to what’s known as a dual diagnosis. A dual diagnosis can be really hard to identify, because certain…

  It's currently estimated that millions of Americans that need corrective lenses currently don't own any and/or don't know they need them. After living with poor vision for a prolonged period of time, it becomes difficult for a person…

If you have a job or responsibilities that keep you on your feet all day, you might be having frequent trouble with tired, achy feet. If they are starting to give you trouble no matter what shoes you wear after a full…

The growing trend toward outpatient care helps hospitals to manage costs by freeing up hospital beds, reducing the incidence of hospital acquired infections and providing personnel to manage post-treatment care. Many…

Insect bites are a normal part of life, and most people are only mildly bothered by them. A mosquito bite is a common source of summer irritation, and though bedbugs are frustrating, their bites alone have not been shown to be…

Experiencing pain because of sensitive teeth is not a fun experience. At the same time, some may be puzzled as to why they have sensitive teeth. Whether one asks the Kucey Dental Group, or any other professional, here…

It's likely that electronic health records (EHR) will change the modern health care system from a paper form of record keeping to a computerized form. The record keeping is only as good as the system that supports it…

The medical field is a very challenging yet rewarding career choice. The exact classes your have to take and information you need to know will vary from one field to another, but they all have two basics in common you…

Medicine can be a very rewarding career choice. It gives you the chance to help people, and earn a good income at the same time. However, any doctor will tell you that the road to getting to where they are at now was not…

If you struggle to get your kids in the car and heading to the dentist, you're definitely not alone. Kids sometimes need creative nudging from parents to make them want to get periodic checkups. Here are some helpful tips to have…

Alzheimer's disease was named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer. It was originally called presenile dementia when first discovered in 1901. A female patient of Dr. Alzheimer's had developed unusual short term memory loss. After…

Heart attacks occur when a portion of the coronary artery becomes blocked, preventing blood flow to a section of the heart muscle. If the clot remains in place, that section of the heart muscle dies, preventing it from…

What do you picture when you think of tuberculosis? Do you picture beautiful heroines played by the likes of Nicole Kidman and Greta Garbo, coughing delicately into handkerchiefs as they poetically die of consumption? Do…

There are many medical jobs that are worth the money, but there are other medical jobs that are not worth the time or education at all. You must make sure you go into a field of medicine that pays you well, based on the…

At any time, an accident can occur that causes injury and leaves you in chronic pain. The most common circumstances for this include car accidents, work-related accidents and improperly done medical procedures. Chronic pain can…

Raising your metabolism should be your primary goal if you are looking to lose weight. While traditional diets and exercising will certainly help you lose weight, increasing your metabolism will help your body burn more calories…

The degenerative disc disease is normally the reason why a person suffers from lower back pain. Although such disease may trigger the symptoms of lower back pain, there is still good news to this. That is- the pain is normally…

Aging is tough, and as you age there are many ailments and diseases you need to look out for. But there are also ways to prevent the common pains that come along with aging. Here are a few tips to help you age with as…

Whether it’s piles of documents on your desk at work, bills strewn across surfaces at home or files clogging up your home office, facing mountains of paperwork on a daily basis is a real problem. Not only is it stressful to see them…

Many fresh, healthy vegetables offer detox benefits and these hardy, resilient plants are easy to grow and look after. Yet a surprising number of gardeners avoid planting fruit and veg altogether, believing that growing your own food is too…

Caring for the eyes is seldom endeavored compared to taking care of your mouth or ears. After all, you can't easily notice it because it's the main head part you use to notice other things. Vision, however, wears down over time. Sometimes…

Most children love finding out more about the natural environment. By giving them fun projects to get stuck into you can expand their learning and teach them about the importance of protecting our planet. Many schools regularly run…