How to Support a Loved One Living With Emphysema
An estimated 24 million Americans live with the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) every day. COPD is the umbrella name for various pulmonary disorders including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. These diseases cause blockage or burst air sacs in the lungs that inhibits a person’s ability to breath.…
When Your Employees Need Time Off
As any human resources (HR) specialist will tell you, there is more to the job then choosing group health plans. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employees warrant up to 12 weeks of unpaid, protected leave for any major life-altering issue, such as becoming a caregiver for…
Sober Living Environments Help Young Men Recover from Addiction
Sometimes you just need to regroup. Reset. Rewind. If you have faced a struggle with addiction and alcoholism, you understand the need to refocus. Finding a sober living environment to help you through a difficult time can be lifesaving. Young men committed to recovery especially need a strong sober…
The Invisible Threat Radiation From the Electronics We Can’t Live Without
In the year 1997, less than 10 out of every 100 people owned a cell phone. By the year 2014, more than 95 of every 100 people carried a phone with them at all times. In addition this, the number of cell phone towers across the world have grown…
Common Injuries In America And How You Can Prevent Them
Daily exercise is essential for healthy muscle and bone growth. Whether you take a morning jog before heading to work or attend yoga after class, exercise is the key to keeping your blood pressure even and your immune system going strong. Popular sports like soccer and swimming take exercise…
Three Injuries Everyone will Experience
Everyone inevitably ends up requiring immediate medical attention at some point for any multitude of ailments and injuries. Luckily in this day and age there are a number of medical walk in clinics available to pedestrians within a reasonable distance anywhere in the country. The urgency of a condition…
