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Top Benefits Of Chiropractic Adjustments

2 April 2019

Living in pain, whether you have a bad back, chronically sore shoulder, or daily neck pain, can take its toll on your life. It is very hard to remain happy and continue with day-to-day activities when you just don't feel well and the pain is constant. You should always consult your primary care physician when you're experiencing pain, but before you begin taking numerous medications or opt for surgery, you may want to consider seeing a chiropractor for chiropractic adjustments.

Benefits Of New 3D Technology Mammography

2 April 2019

If you are 40 years old or older and a female, doctors are recommending that you begin to undergo annual mammograms so as to help detect breast cancer. So health providers are now offering 3D mammography as opposed to regular mammography. This technology is the go-to breast cancer diagnostic test that has FDA approval, and you can benefit from undergoing this procedure. What's The Science Of 3D mammography? This 3D technology, also called breast tomosynthesis, takes multiple images of breast tissue and thereafter recreates a three-dimensional picture of your breast.

A Cardiac MRI Gives Your Cardiologist Important Information About Your Heart And Arteries

1 April 2019

If you have coronary artery disease or have had a heart attack, your doctor might want you to take an MRI imaging exam. An MRI provides clear and detailed pictures of the inside of your body by using a magnetic field. This type of imaging test can be used on any part of the body, and one important application is for the evaluation of your heart and arteries. Here's what you can expect when you have a heart MRI.

What To Do If Your Teenager Is Addicted To Drugs Or Alcohol

1 April 2019

Living with an addiction is difficult for anyone, but it can be especially difficult when a teenager becomes addicted to drugs or alcohol. As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to learn that your child is using drugs and alcohol in a destructive way that is ruining his or her life and is also putting stress on the family. However, it is important to remember that you are the parent, and how you react will make a big difference.

Why You Should Give Yourself Several Months To Prepare For The MCAT

1 April 2019

If you're hoping to go to medical school, then you probably already know that you're going to need to take the MCAT. Studying for the MCAT is not the same as studying for your average test or exam; it's something that you should put some serious time into. In fact, it's usually best to give yourself several months to prepare for the MCAT. This is probably going to help you with studying and preparing for these reasons.

A Patient's Guide To Stem Cell Versus Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection Therapies

1 April 2019

If you are living with chronic pain or degenerative joint disease, then both stem cell injection therapy and platelet-rich plasma injection therapy may be helpful for reducing your long-term pain and discomfort. Though these therapies tend to not be covered by health insurance, there are many different research studies hoping to change this situation for the future. Also, while you can opt for one treatment or the other, they are often given together for maximum healing.

3 Tips For Riding On An Air Ambulance With A Sick Or Injured Loved One

31 March 2019

If one of your family members or close friends is really sick or seriously injured, then an air ambulance might come to take your loved one to a hospital or other medical facility. You might be hoping to ride along, but you might not know what to expect. These are some of the things that you will probably want to know beforehand. 1. Be Aware That There is Limited Space

Reversible Reasons For Hearing Loss

31 March 2019

If you suffer from hearing loss, your physician may recommend that you visit a hearing aid center to be evaluated by an audiologist. While your hearing loss may be permanent, there may be other factors that cause temporary hearing loss. In both cases, hearing aids can help improve auditory acuity. Here are some reversible reasons for hearing loss and what you can do about them. Aspirin Use If you take an occasional aspirin tablet for pain or fever, you probably will not have any adverse hearing effects.