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Walk-in clinics and urgent care centers have begun popping up everywhere you look. The sudden increase in the number of these walk-in clinics leaves many people wondering what the benefit really is. Check out all of these benefits of a walk-in clinic before you make your next long and expensive trip to the emergency room! Opening up room in the Emergency Room Emergency rooms are notoriously overcrowded. This is because many people go to the ...

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The spring and summer bring in nicer weather and more outdoor fun for you and your children. That also means it is time for you to get your child and updated sport and camp physical for any upcoming activities! Sport and camp physicals are necessary for many children to partake in recreational events. Most school districts require parents to get an updated sport physical before playing on school-sanctioned teams. Additionally, a majority of local summer ...

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Measles is now one of the most significant health care risks for young children in the U.S as cases continue to climb. The Centers for Disease Control now estimates that nearly 704 cases of measles have been confirmed in the U.S, which is the highest amount since the disease was virtually eradicated in 2000. The main reasons that measles came back into the public eye is because a lower amount of parents decided ...

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Aѕthmа is a сhrоnіс respiratory соndіtіоn. It can саuѕе thе airways in thе lungs bесоmе іnflаmеd, whісh can mаkе іt dіffісult tо mоvе аіr іn аnd оut. An аѕthmа аttасk оссurѕ when thеѕе symptoms еѕсаlаtе, mаkіng іt very dіffісult tо breathe. Thе fоllоwіng асtіоnѕ can hеlр tо manage аn aѕthmа attack: Sit uр ѕtrаіght аnd try to rеmаіn calm. Dо not lіе dоwn. Tаkе оnе рuff of a reliever or rescue іnhаlеr еvеrу 30 to ...

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Youth involvement in sports is huge and the numbers are not coming down anytime soon. Not convinced? Take a walk to any soccer field, gym after school hours or during the weekend and you’ll be shocked to see how large interest and participation has risen. In the U.S alone, about a whopping 30 million kids and young adults engage in sports. As participation is increasing, so is the occurrence of sports injuries. Over ...

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Maintaining wellness is a key factor staying on top of your overall health. Lifestyle factors including diet, exercise, and cutting out healthy behaviors are critical for ensuring that you don’t develop chronic diseases. In addition, patients that current have chronic diseases benefit from incorporating new wellness changes into their daily lives. So what should patients do in order to improve their wellness and manage chronic disease risk factors? Exercise daily and slowly build a ...

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An allergic reaction can be scary, and potentially life-threatening, if you’re not care and take necessary precautions. Allergic reactions can range from minor and basic irritations to anaphylaxis, which is when the body is experiencing a life-threatening allergic reaction says the Mayo Clinic. Anaphylaxis is commonly referred as anaphylactic shock and is a when the human body specifically comes into contact with an allergic agent. In some cases, anaphylaxis can have a delayed reaction ...

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Getting fit seems impossible when you can’t  find the time to get to the gym, overcome your fear of working out around other people, or get the motivation to get out of the house. If making it to the gym is what’s been standing in the way of you and your dream body, today’s the day that changes! Follow these at home exercises that require no special equipment or gym membership and ...

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Sports-related injuries are acute or chronic injuries that affect elite and amateur athletes alike. Many of these injuries tend to stem from minor trauma to muscles, ligaments, and/or tendons, according to Massachusetts General Hospital. One cannot predict when a sports injury will occur, but assessment and treatment are important to recovery and getting back in the game. Here’s a look at how athletic/sports-related injuries are assessed and treated. Use the “ABCDE” method ...

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Wintertime is in full swing and you’re thinking of both the good and the bad things that the wintry season will bring. The pros of winter include snow days (for some), sledding, skiing, and other fun activities that come with the cold weather. When planned appropriately, the winter can be a time of great joy and fun with your family! Conversely, the winter can lead to more illnesses and injuries related to the drop ...

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