When our newborn was awake, she was adorable. She nursed, slept and had periods of wakefulness that gave us time and space to go out in the stroller or a quick trip to the grocery store. Then at 4 p.m. every day, it all changed. She went from a doll baby to a unconsolable crying…
If you’re a working parent, you know how difficult it can be to juggle your careers and your child’s school hours. You don’t want your kids hanging out and just waiting for you to get out of work, nor might you feel safe leaving them home alone until you get off work. Luckily, many schools,…
There are different types of weight loss surgery available to help people with severe medical needs. Before talking to your doctor, learn just a little more on your own about your weight loss surgery options. Gastric Sleeve Surgery What is gastric sleeve surgery? This type of surgery makes the stomach smaller to help the patient…
Sometimes it is easier to hide. On the first day of summer when all of your friends are out skiing at the lake, you can hide it. At the outdoor concert when everyone has been baking in the sun for hours while they wait for the top band to come on stage, you can hide…
There are many things that ironic about life in America. For example, many American citizens are wary of immigrants and would prefer stricter immigration legislation, yet the country of the United States itself was founded by immigrants who stole land from a population of indigenous that had been living here for thousands of years. Similarly,…
Your primary care physician is the heart of your medical team. He or she is meant to be your first point of contact when something ails you. The trouble is, sometimes those ailments arise when your primary care physician isn’t available. With growing demand for their services, primary care physicians are often overbooked and hard…
There are a number of ear, nose and throat conditions that can cause problems in children ranging from sleep disorders to speech problems. The good news is that there are treatments for most of these conditions, and children will outgrow some of them. One of the most common otolaryngological conditions afflicting children is ear infections….
Do you have a primary care physician? Many American adults do not. As a result a lot of people end up in the emergency room. There are a lot of reasons this is a bad thing. This is one of the most expensive ways you can receive medical care. According to he Medical Expenditure Panel…
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing repeatedly while they sleep. It can be a very complex condition, so here is everything you need to know about this disorder. There are two types of sleep apnea: 1. Obstructive sleep apnea. This is the most common form of the…
Weight loss is a sensitive subject for a number of reasons. Many people feel ashamed by their need to lose weight. They shouldn’t be; by recognizing that you need to lose weight, you’re taking the first step down a road to a healthier you. But the greater issue perhaps — and the reason behind much…