How to Prepare for a Visit to Urgent Care
Here are some tips on how to prepare for a visit to urgent care: Bring your insurance card and identification. This will help the staff process your payment. Bring a list of your medications and allergies. This will help the doctor quickly diagnose your condition. Bring a copy of your medical history, if you have […]
What to Expect When You Visit an Urgent Care Center
Urgent care centers are a great option for people who need medical care but don’t need to go to the emergency room. They are typically open seven days a week and offer a variety of services, including: Treatment for minor illnesses and injuries X-rays and other diagnostic tests Prescription medications Referrals to specialists If you’re […]
Know where to go: How to choose between the doctor’s office, urgent care and the ER
Some decisions are straightforward: If your car needs repairs, you go to the mechanic. If you need a haircut, you go to a hair salon. But when it comes to healthcare, the choice is not always so clear. When you’re feeling sick or are injured, there are several key places you can go for medical […]
Life Loves a (Healthy) Liver
The liver is a big part of the body’s filtration system. And it is also home to a number of maladies and illnesses if you aren’t careful in caring for it. It is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood and fights infections. The liver can get inflamed or damaged by heavy alcohol […]
Eating Right When You Think You’re Not!
As the ultimate junk food nation, we are surrounded by the temptation of empty calories daily. Keeping to a healthy diet is a huge challenge. But the efforts can pay off in healthier and happier you. There are lots of ways to celebrate your favorite foods (and drinks) in July. While July celebrates National Junk Food […]
A Healthy Mind Means a Healthy Body
We all work too hard and really should listen better. Studies have shown being socially well means your body is also healthy. And maintaining our brain health as we age can help stave off dementia, memory loss and other brain function issues. Overwork and chronic stress can have long-term consequences. If you are a workaholic, your […]
Enjoying the Sun without Making Yourself the Main Course
With July 3rd being National Stay Out of the Sun Day (really), it reminds us that caring for the largest organ of our bodies is just as important as caring for our brain, heart, lungs or kidneys. If you are a “Sun worshiper” and enjoy tanning and being outdoors uncovered, then maybe you should consider a day off. […]
Focusing on Men’s Health
When it comes to general health, there are gender differences. While men face many of the general health issues that women also face (heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, depression), men also face some gender-specific health challenges. Compared to women, men are more likely to: Drink more alcohol and consume more tobacco Engage in risky behaviors […]
Brain Health Awareness—Staying Sharp
A healthy body is a common topic. But what about a healthy brain? Brain health is something we should all be aware of and ready to cope with as we age. A basic healthy brain begins with: Regular physical exercise Proper food and nutrition Sound medical health Adequate sleep and relaxation A fit mind An […]
The Effective Emergency Treatment of Migraines—Up Close and Personal
We’ve talked about migraines in this space before—what they are, how they can be prevented and treated. Now we have a real world example of what it is like to be afflicted with and what can be done to treat a migraine. A few days ago, an Instagram poster chronicled her visit to Frontline ER […]