As a social species, it would be an understatement to say that most of us take our looks very seriously. Our appearance is a point of distinction from others, they way we dress and style ourselves says a lot about who we are as individuals. Studies have found significant links between one’s self-image and one’s confidence or self-esteem. So while vanity is typically something frowned upon in our society, it would be delusional to think that one’s appearance has no impact on one’s mental health.… Read More...
Is Medical Weight Loss for You? Learn How to Decide
If you are like most American adults, you have struggled at some point during your life with your weight. Obesity has become an epidemic in the United States. Nearly 36% of people around the country are considered to be overweight or obese. As a consequence, diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease are on the rise. These are some of the reasons that more and more Americans are seeking treatment for their weight loss problems at medical weight loss centers around the nation.… Read More...
5 Tips to Get You Used to Your CPAP Mask
Sleep apnea is a serious but common sleep disorder affecting nearly 18 million Americans. The problem often goes undiagnosed and as many as one on 50 have it but do not know it. Sufferers stop breathing multiple times during the night for periods of time as long as several minutes and can occur as many as 60 times a night. When left untreated, people who suffer from sleep apnea are three times more likely to have heart disease and four times as likely to have a stoke than non-sufferers.… Read More...
Urgent Care Market Expected to Hit $30 Billion By 2020 New Market Research Report Says
The urgent care clinics industry has been steadily growing over the last decade or so, with people like Millennials acting as a primary driving force behind them. We live in a society that wants things faster, more convenient, and more affordable than ever before and urgent care centers are one of the rare places where all of that can be consistently found, especially in comparison with its rivals.
The success of these locations should only continue if a new report from Transparency Market Research is ultimately proven true.… Read More...
Exploring the Top 5 Reasons You Have to Protect Ya Neck in the Digital Age With Full Body Protection
It’s hard to believe exactly how wired people are today — literally. It seems that in today’s digital age of smart phones and mobile devices, everyone is plugged into something nearly all the time. Whether it’s for work or for play, the line between man and machine is more blurred than ever before.
Just think about that feeling of dread you have when you realize that your handy dandy smart phone isn’t in your pocket. Or that empty feeling you have when your smart phone dies while you’re out with your friends.… Read More...
Even as Pet Care Industry Booms, Vets Look For Ways To Reduce Clinic Overhead
More than 46.3 million households own at least one dog today, and according to the latest data from the American Pet Products Association, we collectively spent an estimated $60.59 on our pets in 2015. That’s up from $55 billion in 2013. Even during the peak of the recession, Americans continued to spend more and more on their animals.
According to the APPA, in 2015, that spending breaks down like this:
- Food: $23.04 billion
- Supplies and Over-the-Counter Medicine: $14.39 billion
- Veterinary Care: $15.73 billion
- Pet Services (Grooming, walking, boarding): $5.24 billion
Most people don’t go into veterinary care just for the money, but because of their deep and abiding love for animals.… Read More...