Three Benefits of Going to an Urgent Care Facility Instead of Waiting for an Appointment with the Doctor
Many individuals are not aware that going to an urgent care facility is more beneficial than waiting for an appointment with their regular doctor. This is because with an emergency walk in clinic, there is no waiting for an appointment. It?s as simple as going in and letting the receptionist know what the problem is, […]
Childhood Hearing Loss: 4 Things to Watch (And Listen) For
Childhood hearing loss is a serious issue in the United States. Wholly 83% of kids will have at least one ear infection by the time they turn three years old, and severe ear and sinus infections can lead to future breathing difficulties, cholesteatoma, and other chronic ear problems. Of course, there are many other ways […]
What to Know About Treatment Options for Sleep Apnea
Treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is not the same as treating central sleep apnea (CSA). If you have sleep apnea, before you consider your treatment options, you must first understand the difference between the two: Obstructive sleep apnea: happens when something partly or completely blocks your upper airway during sleep. Due to the obstruction, your chest […]
A Few of the Biggest Advantages of Taking Gymnastics Classes
It’s easy to say “I can’t do that” when we watch the Olympics or any other professional gymnastics event, but the truth is that everybody has to start somewhere. More often than not, that somewhere ends up being gymnastics classes for beginners. If you’re looking for a way to improve your physical health, here are just […]
San Francisco Startup Wants to Be Airbnb For Assisted Living
Although there are many types of long term care options for seniors, the vast majority of people underestimate the actual need for them. In fact, research has shown that while 37% of people age 50 and over feel they will need long term care in the future, the reality is that around 70% will actually […]
Follicular Unit Extraction or Follicular Unit Strip Surgery?
Are you experiencing hair loss? In the United States, approximately 35 million men are experiencing hair loss, which ranges from slightly thinning hair to baldness. Two-thirds of men 35 or older experience some level of noticeable hair loss. By age 50, approximately 85% of men’s hair will have significantly thinned. While there are multiple factors […]
Deciding Between CPAP and BiPAP Machines
A good, restful night’s sleep is something that everyone looks forward to. Recovering from the stresses of the day, and resetting for another busy day tomorrow. But too many people do not get those glorious hours of restful or uninterrupted sleep as often as they should. For some it has to do with filling their […]
New Study Reveals Link Between Sleep Apnea and Diabetes
Diabetes is on the rise for health care services for adults. According to the World Health Organization, diabetes cases rose over 300 million from 1980. The American Diabetes Association also points out that diabetes cost statistics are high. It says that over $327 billion is spent every year in America treating diabetes. This comes to […]