Accidents happen. Countless individuals need basic first aid when they are injured every year. Every person should know how to provide this aid until first responders arrive. Providing this help can prevent the injury from worsening. It may even mean the difference between life and death. Creating a First Aid […]
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Thigh Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
In order to get up, move our legs, and subsequently move our entire body, we largely rely on our thighs. As a result of these activities, thigh discomfort is very common and can have a number of reasons. Your thighs are made up of one bone, the femur, as well […]
Performance-enhancing drugs and their effects on female athletes
Fitness enthusiasts, bodybuilders, and athletes have one thing in common: they are driven to achieve a goal. In the process of achieving the goal, they employ all kinds of strategies, trainings, diets, and even taking performance-enhancing drugs, which, by the way, has become a common practice. This is especially true […]
Understanding Whiplash in Depth
Whiplash is not a singular injury, but a variety of injuries that occur simultaneously due to a sudden jerking motion of the neck, often caused by car accidents, sports injuries, or physical abuse. The term ‘whiplash’ is derived from the whip-like motion that the neck and head make, causing injuries […]
Pain and Suffering in Car Accident Cases
An important element of various car accident cases, especially those resulting in significant injuries, is the claim for pain and suffering. It is a challenging task to equate pain and suffering to a monetary amount. However, most car accident cases are resolved through the insurance claim process, and there is […]
The science of maintaining healthy collagen levels in your skin
In recent years, collagen has become a recurring subject in skincare debates in biomedical and cosmetics research. There is still a lot that we are learning about this crucial substance and how we can manage it, but enough is known for everybody to see collagen is good for skin health. […]
How Slip and Fall Injuries Can Derail Your Life
You would think that slipping and falling is not a big deal. All you need to do is dust yourself off and carry on with your day. However, you would be surprised at how many different types of injuries can result from a simple slip and fall. Types of Slip […]
Rolling Hills Medical: What Conditions Can Orthopedic Surgery Help Address?
Whether you have suffered long-term with a persistent medical problem or recently received a diagnosis, you probably wonder if orthopedic surgery can help with your problem. Most people want a permanent fix to a persistent problem, so they look to surgery as a first option. Although there are many options […]
Can Stem Cell Therapy Repair Damaged Knees?
Lately in the United States, stem cell therapy is being praised as a wonder cure for everything from spinal repair to wrinkles. But only a few of these applications come with scientific backing. However, there has been some really promising studies done on stem cell therapy for knees. People develop […]
Natural Supplements to Reduce Pain
If you are suffering from chronic aches and pains you may wish to consider a few natural supplements as a treatment to help to reduce your pain. Compared to conventional pharmaceutical pain relief, natural supplements probably won’t work as fast and as targeted but rather work to reduce body-wide pain […]
Common Car Accident Injuries And What To Watch Out For
Car accidents happen, even to the cautious and overly safe among us. If you haven’t been in a car crash recently, you might be due for one soon. Insurance industries estimate that individuals file a claim for a car crash as often as every 17 years. First on your to […]
6 of The Most Frequent Injuries That Happen in Outdoor Sports
Sports and injuries almost go hand in hand. Whether you are doing a light exercise during warm up or kicking a ball to the goal post, there’s always a slight chance here and there for you to get injured somewhere or somehow. Such injuries can happen due to any reason […]