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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Health and wellness are linked to a longer and happier life. However, it is important to know that improving wellness takes a lot of effort and discipline. Good nutrition is only one part in a series of major lifestyle changes that improve overall health. The quality of what a person eats, how much they sleep, and their level of physical activity are all factors that lead to optimal wellness. Eat a balanced diet A proper ...
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, your mind is likely filled with thoughts of stuffing, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, and of course, turkey! Turkey is a tradition that fills the tables and plates of most Americans this time of year, but it can also mean urgent cares and emergency rooms filled with knife injuries. To help keep your holiday at home and out of the hospital, we’ve gathered a list of some of the ...
As the flu season comes into full effect, it’s important to know the symptoms you should look out for. If you notice any early flu symptoms, you may be able to isolate to avoid infecting those around you. You may even be ready to begin treating the illness before it turns into vomiting, dehydration, and high fever that you can’t control. The First Symptoms Some of the earliest symptoms of the flu include ...
We try to avoid them as much as we can, but injuries are bound to happen sometimes. Depending on your line of work, hobbies, and how quickly you bleed and bruise, you may be so used to having small injuries that it becomes straightforward to downplay them. You don’t want to rush for the hospital for something that can be bandaged at home, but you also shouldn’t attempt to treat an injury at ...
Haunted houses and creepy costumes aren’t the only frightening things roaming the streets on Halloween night – the number of sugar kids consumes in one night is genuinely terrifying! While one night of overindulgence may not seem like the end of the world, it’s actually the face of a much bigger issue facing our country. To better understand what these trick-or-treating bags may mean for the future, let’s take a look at how ...
The hearing is a vital part of children’s ability to develop speech and language over time. Hearing problems, even at a very young age, can create major issues in children’s cognitive, social, and learning development. Hearing problems in children can be easily detected during a regular hearing check. Understanding why hearing checks are so important and knowing when to schedule them for your child means getting any issues addressed promptly and properly. Let ...
Asthma checks for kids Diagnosing asthma in children is important to ensure proper treatment and care of the condition. An untreated asthma condition could have life-threatening consequences throughout the life of your child. Understanding how asthma testing is performed is an important part of detecting the condition as early as possible. Let’s learn a little more about how asthma could be detected in your child. Taking A Closer Look at Medical History Before trying ...
