Do you remember what is was like going to the doctor when you were a kid? It’s much different than seeing a doctor or specialist as an adult. Pediatric care is an extremely important part of a child’s development, and is integral to maintaining their overall health and well…
Ever since they were invented in the nineteenth century, bicycles have been associated with healthy living. Fresh air and exercise are two benefits of cycling that haven’t changed in all these years. What has changed is the technology, producing bikes that can do more: go faster, farther and on…
Radiation treatment for cancer is an important therapy that has helped many people around the world. The problem is that it is not without side effects that can have dangerous consequences for the people who receive it. When women undergo breast cancer treatment with radiation, they have an increased…
Have you been told that you snore and that your breathing starts and stops while you’re asleep? Do you wake up in the morning feeling tired rather than well rested? According to the Mayo Clinic, these are potential signs that you may have a sleep disorder such as sleep…
Many people are under the impression that the United States has a reliable and efficient health care system. While it’s true that we have the technology, not everyone can afford the best care. Aside from that, according to current data, the U.S. needs about 52,000 more primary care physicians…
People in the United States began taking multivitamin/mineral (MVM) supplements in the 1940s, when they first hit the market. They are incredibly popular around the country and as many as 33% of Americans admit to taking them. In fact, at least one sixth of all dietary supplement purchases are…