As the years go by, you can expect to experience certain changes in your body. Although some of these changes seem normal as they come naturally, they are often frustrating especially for people who are more conscious about their looks. Aging has an effect in different parts of the body, yet the most visible signs…
There are 40 million Americans living with anxiety disorders — that is roughly 18% of the total population! That makes anxiety related illnesses the most common among all other mental illnesses in the United States. What’s worse is that, despite the fact that these conditions are often very treatable, around two-thirds of those suffering from…
It’s easy to feel like your life has been thrown in shambles after an injury. You don’t just have medical bills to pay (and those are plenty stressful). You also have to miss out on work, school and hanging out with friends. On top of therapy? Well…let’s just say it’s reasonable to want a little…
Have you ever participated in a clinical trial? A recent survey was conducted in the United States on this subject. The results showed approximately 96% of the participants had never participated in a clinical study before. If you’ve ever donated blood, you know how important this act can be to the health care system to…
There are many areas of the body where cancer can strike. One of the most sensitive areas is the brain. Many patients have a hard time finding the right head and neck cancer treatment method. One of the most beneficial cancer treatment methods is through using proton therapy. RNCOS released data that shows the United…
There are more than 60,000 different compounds produced in large quantities for industrial and agricultural use in the U.S., none of which require safety testing. Our environment is full of toxins that affect our water, food supply, and atmosphere. The first multivitamin/mineral (MVM) supplements were introduced into the U.S. market in the early 1940s, Americans…
Facing an addiction of any kind is not easy. When it is heroin or another drug, it is even more difficult and seeking treatment can be a frightening, lonely and uncomfortable journey. Heroin is an increasingly popular drug that is serious;y impacting the adolescent population with more than 21,000 of them reporting having used it…
Your image is important and how you feel about yourself is essential to both your attitude and success. The fact that you are energized by the image that you see in the mirror every day can make sure that you get off to the right start every single morning. Unfortunately, premature and excessive hair loss…
Many Americans choose to go to hospital emergency rooms when they become injured or ill after their physician’s normal business hours. When these situations aren’t life-threatening, they can receive the quality care they need at a local urgent care facility instead. Currently, there are 20,000 physicians that practice Urgent Care Medicine, which is a growing…
Most adults don’t receive the recommended amount of daily exercise. In fact, only a third of us receive the right amount of activity each week. This avoidance to physical activity also seems to manifest itself when physicians recommend physical therapy. Physical therapy tends to get a bad rap. After illness, injury, or medical conditions cause…
