What Happens When You Don’t Sleep Well?
Almost all people have experienced episodes of lack of or minimal sleep. Although these episodes are short-lived, some people experience chronic sleep deprivation. Less sleep every night has various harmful effects on your body and mind. It affects your immune system, energy levels, brain function, and sex drive. It can also increase your waistline and […]
“Twindemic” Should You be Worried about It During this Flu Season?
Since the outbreak of the COVID pandemic, public health experts have feared the possibility of a particularly severe flu season coinciding with a rise in COVID cases. Thankfully, the flu season has been mild for the past two years, and there has been no overlap with the increase in COVID cases. However, experts fear that […]
Should You Go to an ER or Urgent Care for a Broken Bone?
Broken bones identified by the medical fraternity as bone fractures are familiar injuries happening more often than you imagine. Children and seniors are more vulnerable to breaking bones because of children playing and bone density weakening in the elderly. Unfortunately, everyone is susceptible to fractures.Some of the most common incidences of broken bones involve the […]
Asthma and Pregnancy: Risks, Treatment and Prevention
When a woman is pregnant, it’s essential to control other medical conditions they might be having. If you have asthma, a condition that tightens your airways, making it hard to breathe during pregnancy, you might be at risk of complications like low birth weight and premature delivery. Planning ahead of time with your doctor helps […]
Sprains – Types, Causes, and Treatment
A sprain is the tearing of a ligament (elastic tissue that connects two bones), which happens when the tissues are over-stretched. They can cause pain, swelling, and tenderness.A sprain is a medical condition caused by the overstretching or tearing of ligaments. It’s a common injury, especially among athletes. There are different types of sprains, and […]
Summer Health Hazards and ER Treatment for Avoiding Them
With summer making its presence felt, can the regular summer hazards remain far behind? You might prepare yourself to get outside the beachside or a camping trip you have been putting off because of inclement weather conditions. Everyone understands the flu season is behind but can you let your guard down in matters related to […]
