Wellness

Did you know that over half of Americans suffer from gum disease? 47.2%, to be exact, which totals around 64.7 million people. And it only gets worse with age; 70.1% of adults aged 65 or older have at least mild gum disease, if not worse. Gum disease is an infection of the gums that can lead […]

As a medical practitioner, you want to ensure you do all you can to improve your bottom line. After all, the better your practice is, the more successful it is. But how do you go about improving it? Here are some tips to get you started. 1. Make Sure Your Billing Practices Are Up-to-Date Making

You might not realize it, but how you carry yourself can greatly impact your health. In particular, poor posture can lead to several problems. That’s why it’s essential to be aware of your posture and to make an effort to improve it if necessary. This blog post will take a closer look at how poor

Earlier studies revealed that around 8.6 million sports or recreation-related injuries happen annually. These injuries are more common among males and people between the ages of 5 to 24 years. The age-adjusted rate for these injury episodes was reported to be 34.1 per 1,000 population. Sports or recreation activities have inherent risks of injuries ranging from minor

It is essential to stay on top of your health because if you don’t, it can lead to several health problems. For example, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition, the CDC also reports that obesity is a

A slight decrease in the percentage of adults who visited a dentist was noted between 2019 and 2020. Only 62.7 percent saw a dentist in 2020 compared to 65.5 percent in 2019. And more men opted not to visit a dentist during those years. But people need to visit their dentist regularly to maintain their oral

In recent years, the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has become increasingly popular among women of childbearing age. CAM is defined as “a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine” by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). CAM

As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to see your teenager struggling with their body image. You may feel powerless to help, but there are a lot of things you can do to support your teen and help them improve their body image. Here are some tips to get you started. Talk about media literacy.

In 2021, 13.9 percent of women aged at least 18 reported fair or poor health. According to federal guidelines, about 20.4 percent exercised the recommended amount for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity in 2018. Additionally, around 45.2 percent of women aged 20 and over suffer from hypertension, while 41.8 percent are obese. These health issues are also

You’re not alone if you have never considered visiting your doctor outside of the annual physical. In fact, many people don’t realize that there are certain times of the year when it is crucial to see your doctor more frequently than usual. You may not think you need to visit your doctor more often than