Category: Health Care & Medical

According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, an obese person will spend $1,429 more than an average individual in medical expenses every year. When multiplied by the number of obese people in the country, the total amount exceeds $1.2 billion. So, the problems related to obesity will be visible from far away as they can cause […]

As our loved ones age, we have to consider their safety and ability to care for themselves. While the goal is to preserve as much independence as possible, there comes a point where you have to consider their care options. 1. The Type of Care Needed One of the first things that needs to be […]

Cancer is one of the leading causes of deaths in today’s world.   Although there is still no known cure, there are ways to lower your chances of developing it.  Scientists have found that people who have developed cancer often shared the same environmental and lifestyle factors.   So, even though there is no guarantee that you […]

Modern medicine has come a really long way. If we think about some of the things that have become possible now from the perspective of someone from the past, we might as well call some medical practices outright miracles. Surgeries that once put a person’s life at risk have now become incredibly safe. Doctors have […]

It’s not uncommon to hear about plastic surgery procedures going horribly wrong and even though stories such as this are enough to deter anyone from undergoing surgery, they do highlight the importance of finding the right surgeon. Making the decision to have plastic surgery is not one that should be taken lightly – it is […]

Self-monitoring is a great method of monitoring your health without frequent doctor visits that can be extremely costly. If you are living with a chronic condition such as diabetes, self-monitoring devices can help you gain better health insight and prevent developing serious conditions such as hypoglycemia from developing. Living with a chronic condition can be […]

With nearly 264 million registered vehicles and 218 million drivers on American roads, it’s no wonder that the United States is considered to be one of the busiest countries in terms of traffic. Often, the more traffic there is, the more likely it is that car crashes will occur. And although motor vehicle crash fatalities […]

Even though we have been told that an abortion can be done safely and that adverse reactions to this procedure are rare, they can still happen. In the following article we will take a closer look at some of the short term and long terms risks and side effects of going through with this procedure. […]