The pandemic of COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) has affected virtually everyone worldwide. While you may not have been infected with the disease, your concerns for your family are never far from the forefront of your mind. While the confirmed cases of COVID-19 in children comprise only 11% of all the overall cases, you still have
Read MoreWays to Protect Yourself if Your Medical Provider Tells You that You Have an Increased Risk of Contracting COVID-19
Your family doctor or favorite nurse practitioner has told you that you have a heightened risk of contracting COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019). You know very well that COVID-19 is a serious infectious disease. Now, what should you do? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has helpful recommendations for decreasing the likelihood of contracting COVID-19, even
Read MoreHow to Prevent Summer Sports Injuries
Staying active in the summer is a great way to boost your health and well-being – and to lose some of those holiday pounds you may have gained during the previous December. Given the green grass and warmer weather, many of us love to play sports with our friends and family during the summer. However,
Read MoreSevere Migraines: Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room
A migraine is an incredibly painful type of headache that can be disabling. Migraines are sometimes severe enough that they require medical attention, in which case you may wonder whether to go to a hospital ER or to an urgent care center. Let’s talk about how to decide when and where to go to receive medical treatment
Read MoreTop Questions to Ask at a Newborn’s First Pediatrician Visit
Newborn babies should have their first pediatrician visit when they are about three to five days old. It is very soon because it is so important for the doctor to check for any issues. If the baby has a health condition, the pediatrician may recommend daily visits in the beginning. For the first visit to the pediatrician,
Read More5 Most Common Sports Injuries and How to Treat Them
If you’re involved in sports, understanding your susceptibility to injuries, identifying them, and learning how to address them are all part and parcel of staying ahead of the game. That is to say, given the fact that there’s no foolproof strategy to totally prevent sports injuries, it pays to know what to do in the
Read MoreThings You Should Know About a Visit to the Pediatrician
As parents, we tend to be extra-vigilant about our child’s health. Symptoms such as a fever, rash, or stomachache may be minor, but they concern us greatly – especially the first time they occur. Never hesitate to take your child to see the pediatrician, because it is better to be safe than sorry when it comes
Read MoreHow to Tell If You Need Urgent Care and When to Go
When you are unwell, you may feel an urgency for immediate medical care. You may even consider going to the closest emergency room (ER). However, not all conditions require the costly and time-consuming services of an ER. An urgent care center is better suited for a lot of health issues. If you’re confused as to
Read MoreFighting Flu? Here’s How To Overpower the Flu Bug
Every year, millions of people get sick with influenza. Commonly known as the flu, it is a highly contagious viral infection. It targets the respiratory system – the nose, throat, and lungs. The flu virus travels through the air in droplets when infected people cough, sneeze, or talk. It is also possible for you to pick
Read MoreX-Ray Screenings: What You Need To Know
When injured or feeling unwell, your doctor may require you to get an X-ray. This imaging technique lets your physician see within your body to give you a more accurate diagnosis of your present condition. Therapies and surgeries can be better planned when your physician has an X-ray image as a reference. Here are some important
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