Suffering a workplace injury can be devastating for both the individual and the worker’s family. Luckily, physical therapists can help you drastically reduce your pain and improve your overall quality of life. There are a few additional steps, though, that you need to be aware of if you’ve been injured while at work.

 

  • Keep a record of everything that happened — As soon as you suffer your injury you might be in intense pain, but you should try your best to document what just transpired.
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According to the Huffington Post and cancer care centers around the world, 12.7 million people are diagnosed with cancer every year, and roughly 7.6 million people lose their lives to cancer each year as well. While many people get cancer because of things completely beyond their control, it is still possible to lower your risk by avoiding some of these factors, as 30% to 40% of cancer deaths can be prevented.

Alcohol

Light to moderate consumption of alcohol is not linked to a higher cancer risk, but heavy alcohol consumption is.… Read More...

How Does Bipolar Disorder Effect You As You Age?

acute psychiatric hospitalDepression affects up to 350,000,000 people around the world at any given time. In the United States, 5.7 million adults are affected by not only depression, but manic depression. Manic depression, also known as Bipolar Disorder, is a mental illness characterized by unusual changes in the mood for long periods of time. These periods, called episodes, typically consist of extreme highs and lows in mood and behavior.

While those suffering from Bipolar Disorder are often aware of the behavioral effects of their condition such as irritability, impulsiveness, and aggression, studies show that the cognitive effects of Bipolar Disorder can actually increase as the patient ages.… Read More...

4 Things Your Vet Wants to Tell You

veterinary equipmentJust 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...

Even as Pet Care Industry Booms, Vets Look For Ways To Reduce Clinic Overhead

veterinarian equipmentMore 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...

3 Shocking Facts About Hearing Loss That May Convince You to Seek Hearing Aids

If you or someone you love suffers from hearing loss, you know how much of an impact it can have on one’s quality of life. While many assume that hearing loss mainly affects people as they grow older, this condition is actually prevalent across every demographic in the world, from young to old.

Fortunately, treatment of hearing loss has advanced by leaps and bounds in the past decade, making it so easy to restore your quality of life. Today, you simply need to set an appointment at a hearing aid center near you, and you can immediately get a consultation about your available options.Read More...