April 2017
Managing COPD With Home Oxygen Therapy
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a group of progressive lung diseases. The most common are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Many people with COPD have both of these conditions. The top cause of COPD is smoking. According to the ALA, smoking is linked to about 80 percent of all COPD deaths. Sufferers of COPD […]
Suffering Through Chronic Pain? Ask an Urgent Care Center About Physical Therapy
When you aren’t feeling well, it’s good to know that there are local urgent care clinics available near you. If you have a non-life-threatening illness, condition, or injury, why wait for hours to see a physician at a costly hospital emergency room when you could see an urgent care physician or mid-level practitioner in a […]
Contact a Fertility Expert to Learn More About Infertility Procedures
It’s been shown that 12% of women have issues with becoming or remaining pregnant. When couples are infertile, it may take some time to determine the cause. However, infertility is usually attributed to these primary causes: The female partner The male partner A combination of issues in both partners An unexplained cause Both women and […]
A Few Important Things You Should Know Before Getting Hair Extensions
Did you know that women, on average, will try approximately 104 different hair styles throughout their lives? It might sound ridiculous, but hair is one of the biggest forms of personal expression for many people. Some people, rather than changing colors, opt for hair extensions. After all, it’s the only way to go from a […]
When Was the Last Time That You Got a Good Night’s Rest?
It was a getaway to remember, but the sleepless nights were difficult to forget as well. Although you were at a five star hotel on the company’s dime, you simply could not get the sleep the you needed. Even though you had spent an amazing day at the spa and then the pool and your […]
Suffering From Addiction? Why You Should Be Looking at Rehab Centres
Drug addiction is a painful thing for many families. It’s hard to watch your loved one suffer and feel helpless and those with substance abuse problems often realize how much they’re hurting their families — but can’t stop. Sadly, almost 50,000 Canadian deaths are connected to substance abuse every year and it costs the health […]
Central Iowa Health To Offer Mammogram Testing in April
One of the most important things in today’s day and age is keeping ourselves healthy. Unfortunately, diseases like cancer don’t always make that easy. It is estimated that 231,840 new cases are expected to be diagnosed in one year in the United States. Breast health is extremely important for women. And various steps are being […]