Patient safety in orthopedic care and surgery is vital to the overall success of each case, however, it isn't the sole responsibility of the physician or surgeon. It is the duty of every healthcare professional involved with a patient's treatment, including the patient themselves, to make safety a priority. There […]
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Home Care vs. Assisted Living
As the American population ages, the number of elder care options has expanded to provide more choices for seniors. They can choose to stay in their own homes, with a range of services provided by caregivers. However, other seniors can benefit from assisted living facilities that have a number of […]
Is Medical Marijuana the Next Arthritis Treatment?
Marijuana is much in the news these days. What with Colorado’s legalizing of the drug for recreational usage and with the controversy raging over using marijuana as medicine, it’s getting hard to find unbiased, objective information on anything related to the plant. Recreational usage is a whole other topic, and […]
Natural Treatments for Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder triggered by excessive electrical activity within one's brain. It is a serious condition affecting the central nervous system, resulting in fits and seizures. In this disease the afflicted person suffers from recurrent and unprovoked seizures. Even though epilepsy is considered to be a generic disorder, […]
Erection Problems in Men: Causes and Treatment Options
What are Erection Problems? You have an erection problem if you cannot achieve an erection that is firm enough to engage in a sexual act. Other names used to refer erection problems are sexual dysfunction and impotence. Despite of your age, you can suffer from erection problems. However, they are more […]
Distracted Driving a Greater Risk for Those with ADHD
No driver can claim that they've managed to avoid all distractions every time they get behind the wheel. Even if you are adamant about putting away your cell phone when you drive, there's probably been a time when you were distracted by a passenger, something happening on the side of […]
Periodontitis-Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Gum disease, also known as periodontitis, can cause the loss of teeth if not treated. It starts with inflammation of the gums due to bacterial growth and gradually destroys the tissue that keeps the teeth in place. What is Periodontitis? Inflammation of the gums is called gingivitis, and it is […]
How Nature Helps for Avoiding Infertility in Women
Infertility is currently becoming a bigger problem especially in our society. Since people are going through more stress and living an unhealthy lifestyle all throughout the world, the rates of infertility are rising. There are several women all over the world that suffer from infertility and it is one very […]
The Positive Effects of Using Medicinal Marijuana to Treat Anxiety
With more states legalizing medical marijuana, there are a variety of conditions that would qualify for the "card". Aside from chronic pain, there are several psychological disorders that also may react positively to chemicals in marijuana. Psychological disorders, particularly those that are chronic, limit the ability for sufferers to participate […]
Dangers of Irresponsible Pharmaceutical Prescriptions
Doctors, nurses, and others in the medical field have best intentions when providing care for their patients. However, they’re human as well. Mistakes can be made. The body is a complex organism. When you're introduced to a prescription you may not know how your body will react since there are […]
Understanding the Importance of Sexual Health
Being health conscious today means aiming to maintain a healthy weight, eat a balanced diet and enjoy regular exercise. It also involves taking care of your sexual health by practicing safe sex at all times. This is because not to do so means running the risk of catching sexually transmitted […]
Vaccinations Your Dog Should Get
Caring for your dog is important to the pet’s health, and a good owner will want to prevent them from coming down with serious diseases like Lyme Disease, rabies, and hepatitis, all of which can be prevented with vaccinations. Veterinarians are now looking into additional vaccinations that can prevent flu-like […]