While the game of baseball originally began in the United States, it has become popular throughout the world. Over 100 countries are currently part of the International Baseball Federation. From the spring of 2015 to the spring of 2016, 13.46 million Americans either played baseball or softball. The Popularity of Organized Sports in the United States Organized sports, in general, are popular in this country. On an annual basis, more than 36 million children and teenagers are involved in some type of sport. The Benefits of Playing Sports Studies have shown that there are a variety of mental and physical …
Month: August 2017
What Health Problems Can My Family Doctor Help Me With?
Do you like going to see a stranger when you’re not feeling well? It doesn’t have to be that way. Sometimes referred to as the cornerstone of modern medicine, your family doctor is able to treat just that, all members of the family. My family doctor is essentially a great person to turn to when there are concerns about: ADD, insomnia, low testosterone, and of course common cough and cold symptoms. Here’s how you talk to them about they concerns you have for each member of the family. My family doctor can be crucial in the battle against diseases, but …
Remaining Active and Healthy Throughout your Retirement Years
From questionnaires, 90% of people over the age of 65 want to live in their home as long as they can. However, many senior citizens discover the hard way the importance of accessibility. According to a recent study, the most common disability is associated with limited mobility.Approximately 6.8 million Americans use assistive devices to aid their mobility. Approximately 53 million Americans live with a disability. Older adults (seniors) will account for roughly 20% of the U.S. population by 2030. According to HomeAdvisor’s 2016 Aging in Place Report, 48% of homeowners over age 55 say the bathroom is the top area …
Are You Looking for a Way to Start Your Day with More Energy?
Few things about aging are any fun, but the process is unavoidable. From adjusting to the aches and pains that greet you every morning to finding a way to limit your errands so that they are all done before dark, adjusting to arthritis and limited night vision are just two of the things that aging Americans deal with. And while the physical aspects of aging are challenging, an even greater problem for some women is finding a way to deal with the wide range of emotional mood swings that accompany menopause. Fortunately, supplements for menopause can help many women find …
Understanding the Urgent Care Multi Medical Model
It is Friday evening and you are looking forward to your weekend full of plans. Yet, come Saturday morning and your previous night of sniffling has turned into a full blown cold. You are running a fever, your body is chilled, and you feel overly fatigued. You are sure that they are symptoms of a common cold, especially since it has been making its rounds in your office the previous week. But, you want to be sure and speak with a physician. However, your primary physician?s office is closed and you have to work on Monday, when they finally reopen. …
Three Things to Think About Before Getting Pain Care
No matter how healthy and young you are, accidents happen. There’s any number of reasons you might be living with constant pain. Maybe an illness left you in pain. You might incur and injury doing a physical activity such as a sports injury. Maybe you just lifted something the wrong way and pulled a back muscle. Possibly, you did nothing at all and your body abruptly started hurting. Ongoing pain is so common that one in every two American copes with constant pain of some sort. Whatever the reason you are coping with pain on an every day basis, your …
Incontinence and Other Health Concerns for Older Adults
Since Americans are living longer, the percentage of older adults is steadily increasing. By 2030, it is estimated that 20% of the United States’ population will consist of senior citizens and the elderly. Since a recent survey with retirees indicated that good health was central to a happy retirement for 81% of the participants, more older Americans appear to be focused on their health concerns. In this way, they will be able to remain independent and have an active, happy life. Chronic Health Conditions Currently, 2 out of every 3 older adults experiences multiple chronic conditions. These include arthritis, asthma, …
Four Situations to Seek Emergency Medical Care
Many people know that an emergency can happen at any time. It is imperative that you know which situations warrant a visit to a local emergency room. An emergency room will be filled with trained professionals able to diagnose and treat your medical situation. There are emergency rooms all over the nation that have visitors that would be better treated at an urgent care facility. Here are four situations where someone needs to seek emergency medical care. Preparing to Give Birth The miracle of someone giving birth is someone every mother treasures. Every set of expecting parents will know of …
Medical Research Studies Clinical Trial Phases and Other Hightlights
Medical research studies are needed for a variety of important purposes. They assist, for example, in providing clinical drug development. A recent survey on the topic of clinical trials found that 96% of the respondents had never participated in medical research studies. It’s interesting to note, however, that 46% of the respondents agreed somewhat that participating in medical research studies such as clinical trials is as important to the health care system at large as donating blood. The Importance of Informed Consent>/h3> Many people may not realize what’s involved if they choose to participate in a clinical trial. Informed consent, …
How Sleep Apnea Affects You and Why You Should Get Professionally Diagnosed
Do you have trouble sleeping soundly at night? There?s no reason to continue through sleepless nights without looking for ways to treat your lack of sleep. We need plenty of sleep to lead fulfilling lives. If you aren?t getting the sleep you need to make it through your day, complete your daily tasks, and interact with those around you like normal, it?s time to do something about it. You can?t simply resolve yourself to struggling through each and every day because you aren?t getting the sleep you need. Instead, you need to visit a medical professional to consider your options. …
