Are You Visiting a Halfway House? Ask These 3 Questions Before Checking In
An estimated 23 million Americans ages 12 and up are currently addicted to drugs and/or alcohol, with young people between 18 and 24 being especially likely to abuse these substances. On any given day, more than 700,000 people in the U.S. will seek treatment for their addictions, choosing from a number of facilities meant to…
Grouping Together Why Group Health Plans Work
One of the biggest questions prospective employees have usually pertains to what kind of employee benefits they’ll receive in their new job. Employers who have over 50 employees are required to provide health insurance plans and usually deal with group health plans or group health insurance. If you’re a business or single employer looking into…
How Interventional Cardiology Wants to Help Keep Your Heart Pumping
Heart disease is a common fear that has begun to plague the American population thanks to its increasing presence in many people. Heart specialists have made a point to urge the population to be more health conscious in their day-to-day lives as a precautionary measure. This surge in interventional cardiology is a direct result of…
What a Personal Fitness Trainer Can do for You
America is facing an epidemic of obesity. Experts have said that by 2030, approximately 115 million adults will be obese. That makes it 50% of all American adults. Currently fewer than 5% get the recommended 30 minutes of aerobic exercise a day. No fewer than 80% fail to do their daily recommended amount of aerobic…
3 of the Most Commonly Asked Questions About Gastric Bypass
The gastric bypass surgery is an absolutely serious, life-changing treatment. If you’re considering going through with a gastric bypass procedure, you need to know all the facts. Here are just a few of the most commonly asked questions people have about this weight loss surgery. How Does a Gastric Bypass Work? – Before a patient…
Iggy Azalea Squashes Rumors: Yes, She Had Rhinoplasty
Iggy Azalea finally cleared up the rumors: yes, she had rhinoplasty earlier this year. Gossip swirled around the Aussie rapper back in May when she appeared at the Billboard Music Awards with a new look. Now she tells Seventeen magazine the truth. “I’m not denying it,” the 25-year-old “Fancy” singer told the teen mag. “Denying…
Let Abdominal Liposuction Do What Exercise and Dieting Wouldn’t
Obesity and weight problems are becoming ever more common in America. For those adults aged 20 and above, 69% percent will prove to be obese or at least overweight. Because of the increasing sedentary lifestyle many adults lead, more and more are turning to cosmetic procedures for help. New technologies have made these operations cheaper…
Your Local Doctors Can Save You Pain Find out How
Pain and infections are something we all deal with. If yours is chronic enough, it may be time to see a doctor. Sports Injuries Sports injuries are rampant and often debilitating to the players. Aside from the limited physical activity, these injuries can also be costly. Sports related injuries annually account for $33 billion in…