In today’s extremely busy and often complicated world, it might come as a surprise to many couples how much good something as simple as a couples getaway can do for their relationship. People travel all over the world for business and many of them never know how a trip away with their partner can literally…
Medical care is an essential part of our culture. Flu vaccinations and other preventive care aside, it is the emergencies that cause stress. Dialing 911 in a crisis situation makes sense, and most people have the presence of mind to know the role they need to play in such an instance. But what about those…
More and more jobs in this day and age require people to have a CPR license. Of course, anyone in the medical field, no matter how low-level the job, should have their CPR licenses in case of emergency. CPR licenses are also recommended for people working in very physical fields, like sports or even manufacturing….
A migraine headache can be debilitating. According to the Migraine Research Foundation more than 90% of sufferers are unable to work or function normally during their migraine. For many individuals, this has become an accepted way of life and they deal with the pain as best they can using pain medications and preventative medications. Over…
As our parents grow older we worry about if they are happy and healthy. We want them to be because they raised us and took care of us when we were small and weak. Its only fair that we take care of them as they grow and ironically become smaller and weaker. That said, the…
The way that we treat cancer is going through a massive change, and hardly anyone?s heard about it. Proton therapy, a new, highly targeted form of radiation therapy, has become so a sought-after that there simply aren?t enough clinics to accommodate the demand. While proton therapy has been around as early as the mid-nineties in…
The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most important industries in our country. The existence of today?s pharmaceuticals corrects medical conditions, solves bacterial problems, and keeps medical symptoms under control. Yet, the same pharmaceuticals that provide a positive benefit to so many people?s lives can also have a negative effect. For this reason, the government…
It’s hard enough trying to complete your studies and train on a daily basis without mental health tripping you up. Psychology is inexorably linked to physical health — when your mental health is suffering, every other element in your life stands to follow suit. The important of mental training for athletes cannot be understated, with…
It can sometimes be difficult to diagnose a sleep disorder on your own. Research shows that around 42 million adults in the United States have breathing difficulties from sleep disorders. One of the most common sleep disorders is sleep apnea. One out of five adults has a mild form of obstructive sleep apnea. In addition,…
You have finally been getting a good night’s sleep. Once your husband finally went to the doctor, after months of you suggesting that he do so, he was diagnosed with sleep apnea. The CPAP nasal pillow that he was prescribed has worked wonders. He rests better and you rest easier because you are not concerned…
