Being a fitness coach is fun, but it is also rewarding. The reality is that you offer can save lives. Consider the fact that just five percent of Americans exercise for half an hour or more a day or that less than a quarter meet the CDC’s physical and muscle-strengthening activity requirements. As a nation…
As more urgent care centers begin popping up across the country, many people have begun wondering: Is there really any difference between the emergency room and urgent care services? And what’s so special about urgent care clinics, anyway? First off, there is a pretty important difference between urgent care and a hospital department. Urgent care…
As the male population in general has gotten older, doctors have been seeing more and more men who are complaining of lower energy, depression, chronic fatigue, erectile dysfunction and even overall weakness. While some of these may be symptomatic of sickness, for many it’s likely that low testosterone is the culprit. It’s been estimated that…
If you suffer from chronic pain, it’s time to take some steps to alleviate the pain that affects your everyday life. Although some diseases associated with chronic pain cannot be cured, there are ways to lessen the pain and get back to living happy and well. Here are the three most important things you can…
Electromotive force, abbreviated to EMF, is the electrical potential for a source in a circuit, or the force that makes electrons move to produce an electric current. Young children especially are exposed to more EMF than the young children of 20 years ago. Some experts suspect the amounts are over 1,000 times more than before…
In recent years, it?s become ? thankfully ? apparent in the health world that mental health is every bit as important as physical health. For that matter, neglecting your mental health often has a negative effect on your physical health. A total of 30-35% of the chronically ill population is believed to suffer from mental…
Inpatient and outpatient services are designed for people who need continuous healthcare over an extended period of time. In today’s fluctuating economy it can be nerve-wracking and confusing finding a healthcare plan that fits you and your family’s needs. Whether it’s a specific form of disability insurance or a local low-income clinic, there are a…
Massage can have many benefits for both your body and mind. All massage involves non-invasive, hands-on treatment that strokes and handles the muscles in different parts of your body. There are different types of massage that are used for particular situations. This makes massage great for relaxation, sore muscles, or injury recovery. Whichever problem you…
Adolescence is a turbulent time for most. For some, it can become about more than raging hormones and high school drama. People between 15 and 24 years of age are more prone to substance use disorders than any other age group. When loved ones are dealing with substance abuse, it’s important to educate yourself about…
Losing weight is a personal choice, but it has many benefits: losing five to 10% of your body weight can lessen your chance of developing heart disease; losing one pound a week can make you less likely to have gallstones; and your risk for things like high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke is greatly decreased….
