When most people think of air quality, they tend to think of the outdoor air pollution. And while there are plenty of allergens and pollutants the air outside, many people never really stop to consider the number of things that could be having a negative impact on the quality of the air inside their living and work spaces. Just run a quick internet search for indoor air quality facts and you may be shocked to discover all the things that could be preventing you and your family from breathing easy indoors.… Read More...
4 Things Your Vet Wants to Tell You
Just as we invest proper care in ourselves by choosing a reputable doctor, it is equally important to choose a great veterinarian for your pet. After all, 62% of American households own a pet, breaking down to 46.3 million with dogs and 38.9 million owning cats.
Vets are a great resource to have as our furry friends cannot communicate with us to tell us what is bothering them. But before you get your animal on that veterinary exam table, here are some things your veterinarian would like you to know.… Read More...
4 Common Summer Ailments and What to do About Them
Summer is upon us, which means that most of us will be spending a lot more time being active outside. While this is almost always given a thumbs up by doctors and other health professionals, it’s not without risks. Below are some common summer injuries and advice on when to seek medical help for them:
1. Bumps, Bruises, and Sprains
Why they’re common: Being more active means you’re forcing your body into all kinds of compromising positions. (We saw a game of beach volleyball last week that looked like it should have had top doctors standing by with gauze pads and abrasion kits).… Read More...
What Urgent Care Centers Want Their Patients to Know Abou Urgent Care
You wake up feeling like you’ve been hit by truck and your body is wracked with that dull aching that is symptomatic of a cold or worse — the flu. Or maybe your turn up game was mad strong over the weekend but once Sunday night and early Monday morning rolled around, all you could think about was regretting taking all those extra shots of tequila. Or maybe you were just trying to hang Christmas light for the family and you took a fall for the worst, crashing down into flower garden.… Read More...
Is Your Child Having Cleft Palate Surgery?
Childhood abnormalities and illnesses can be stressful situations for families. While some people deal with the nuisance of sinus infections and ear nose and throat problems in children and adolescents, other families find themselves struggling to find surgeries for cleft palate repair. And while common ENT problems can become serious enough to cause a hearing loss that may not immediately be recognized, cleft palate repair seeks to correct a condition that is immediately recognizable. The one thing that is common in all of these health situations is the need for a caring and knowledgable doctor.… Read More...