Health Care

5 ways to be prepared for health emergencies
It’s always a good idea to be safe than sorry which translates into being prepared in advance for any uncertainty that awaits us in the future. We all love control but some things in life are out of bound for us and hence, uncontrollable. Here are five ways that will prepare you for any health […]

Online Health and Beauty Degrees
Students who have decided to pursue some of the more “hands on” fields of study may be surprised at the wealth of choices when it comes to online degree programs. Here are just a few possibilities to choose from. Nursing and Integrative Health You may have heard by now that nurses are in higher demand […]
Medication for Those Who Can't Swallow Pills
Swallowing a solid object without chewing it is naturally alien to our bodies and it can lead to a gag reflex, which can be unpleasant and uncomfortable to the patient. There is no one sure fire way of curing the problem, although there are a number of things people who can’t swallow pills can try […]

Orthopedic Emergencies – The Knee Joint
Knee Joint Joints are vital structures of the body that facilitate swift movements of the body. The knee joint is more complex than any other joints in the body. Annually, over 1 million patients visit emergency department complaining about soft tissue injuries to the knee. In the United States, more than 2 million primary care […]

Government Talks of Raising the Medicare Eligibility Age
Medicare has helped millions of seniors with their medical needs since its creation under President Johnson. Before Medicare was signed in as an amendment to the Social Security Act, only half of the country’s seniors had health care. The lack of coverage put nearly one-third of America’s elderly in poverty, as they often were […]

Infrared Sauna – A Wonderful Adjunct to Medical Treatment
These days there is a lot of buzz about infrared saunas. Many people are finding that infrared saunas are working to improve your bodies and health. Therefore, the popularity of infrared rays should not come as a surprise. More than that, infrared saunas do not encourage complex means to address health issues. In most cases, […]

Study Suggest Sharing Doctor's Notes with Patients Could Improve Behavior
Ever wonder about what the doctor writes in your patient folder while taking notes during an exam? What would happen if both patients and doctors had convenient access to these notes? Would knowing a doctor’s honest opinion about their health change the way a patient heeded their advice? These are just some of the questions […]

Is Healthcare Destroying Your Health?
When it comes to healthy living, the secret to success is fairly straightforward – spend more time being happy, and less time being worried. Simple, right? But what if it’s that very thing – our health – that is causing us stress? Now more than ever, it very well could be. Let’s face it, healthcare […]