Autumn is coming. That means changing leaves, cooler temperatures, and for many of us, football season. But football can be a dangerous sport, and injuries are common. If your kids are on the team this year, here are some of the common injuries they could encounter, as well as our recommendation for at-home treatment. Concussion […]
If you suffer from frequent migraines, you’re not alone. According to the American Migraine Foundation, more than 37 million Americans suffer from migraines each year. That’s a big chunk of the population, and given that the World Health Organization has placed migraines among the top ten most disabling medical illnesses in the world, it’s easy […]
If you live with congestive heart failure (CHF), you’re probably no stranger to your doctor’s warnings to stay out of the summer sun. The heat can actually be very dangerous for those living with CHF. When it’s hot outside, the body has to work harder to maintain a safe body temperature, and it does this […]
In the United States, an upper respiratory infection is the most frequently given reason for missed work, missed school, and doctor visits. This very common and highly contagious illness, which affects the nose, nasal passages, and throat, occurs when a virus or bacterium enters the body through the nose or mouth. The infection is easily […]