Few experiences are scarier for a child than receiving a vaccination shot. There’s a few different reasons why this happens; some are afraid of the pain, while others fear needles in general. Regardless, making the decision to vaccinate on schedules recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is, in most cases, the right decision.… Read more »
Migraines are a huge roadblock for our patients. Some people experience them infrequently, while others deal with chronic and crippling migraines from their teenage years well into seniorhood. Unfortunately, science still doesn’t fully understand the primary source of migraines, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have ways to prevent or treat them. Prevent migraines from… Read more »
The human knee is one of the most-commonly cited areas of pain and discomfort, especially for aging adults. When you consider just how much use and action your knees get every day, it’s not really surprising! Whether this is your first instance of knee pain or you’ve struggled with chronic pain for years, knowing how… Read more »
It used to be that compression socks were little more than a tool used by the elderly to treat Diabetes and other serious health conditions. Today, science understands that compression can be of immense benefit to people across a broad spectrum of health statuses ranging from healthy and highly active to sedentary and sick. From… Read more »
With every level of sports comes the risk for injury. The harder you play and compete, the more likely you are to experience an eventual accident. Injuries in the middle of competition season can be incredibly disheartening; no one likes to hear the news that they may have to “sit one out”. That’s why many… Read more »
The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) estimates that approximately 7.8 percent of all American adults struggle with hay fever. CDC studies confirm this, and also tell us that millions of Americans struggle with other allergies on a daily basis. But it isn’t only humans struggling; your dog can experience allergies, too, and… Read more »
Caring for an elderly parent or loved one at home isn’t easy, but it can certainly be rewarding if you have the right support from elderly care products. Depending on your loved one’s level of function, you may need additional help in daily care tasks. For patients who retain a high function level late into… Read more »
Age is a multifaceted experience; we grow older, wiser, and more appreciative of life, but the physical body isn’t always able to keep pace. Osteoarthritis, pain, and neurodegeneration disorders often hold patients back, causing immense chronic pain and struggles with mobility. These issues make it very difficult to enjoy freedom throughout seniorhood and may even… Read more »
Got that aching, sniffly, sneezy, red-eyed, itchy, annoying allergy feeling once again? You may be experiencing fall allergies, sometimes referred to as “hay fever.” This condition represents an increase in allergy symptoms only during specific times of year, usually the spring and fall. The symptoms match environmental increases in histamine-triggering substances like pollen, grass, and… Read more »
As America’s population ages, so, too, does the rate at which Americans experience age-related health struggles. This includes degenerative joint conditions like osteoarthritis that impact the spine, wrists, shoulders, neck, hips, knees, ankles, and just about every other joint in the human body. When these conditions strike, they can cause immense and difficult-to-control pain, not… Read more »
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