Five Ways to Align with Autumn for Well-Being

Autumn is the season to wind down and establish balance in your lifestyle. As seasonal changes occur, all life on the planet adapts to alterations in factors like temperature and light so that they enter the period between the end of summer and the start of winter in good health. Embrace these tips to optimize…

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The Effects and Triggers of Migraine Headaches

A migraine is a chronic headache that can last anywhere from 4 to 72 hours.  Typically, more common in women than men, migraine headaches generally begin anywhere between childhood and early adulthood.  Migraines cause severe pulsating pain often accompanied by nausea and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.  Migraine headaches are generally unilateral in that…

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MRSA Infections Explained

MRSA is the acronym for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. The Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are commonly carried on the skin or in the mucous membranes of the nose, even of healthy individuals. MRSAs may be asymptomatic or may have symptoms that begin with or include itchiness. Symptoms Typically, MRSA infections initially appear to resemble normal skin infections.…

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Keep Your Children Cool this Summer

Cool Kids

Many children love to get out and enjoy their summer breaks from school. They have free time to play outside, explore the world and be with their friends. However, the summer heat might prove to be too much for them. Some children, like some adults, are not very adept at monitoring themselves for signs of…

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3 Simple Steps to Follow If You Catch the Flu

The common cold is pretty darn common. Each year, Americans catch approximately one billion colds. Each one will vary in severity, and each person will respond to getting sick differently, but on the whole, colds are fairly innocuous. The flu, on the other hand, has the potential to be deadly. How you respond to each…

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Conquer The Cold

Having a sick kid isn’t good for anyone. As a parent, you feel sympathetic to their current condition, yet in order to best take care of them, you need to stay healthy yourself. Doing this takes skill, practice, and the ability to multitask. And you will definitely develop these skills, because the average child catches…

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What You Need To Know About Urgent Care

Going to the hospital can be an incredibly long and painful process, and not just when you’re in a life or death situation. Many individuals think the only option for after-hours care is the emergency room, but this is not the case. Urgent care facilities are open late and can often take care of your…

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Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care

Some medical problems do not need to be addressed quickly. But others are dangerous and cannot be left to wait. However, even within the category of time-sensitive health problems, there are important divisions. Most people, when they think of a health problem that needs to be taken care of by a doctor very soon, think…

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When to use the local Urgent Care Center?

Life threatening crises, like a heart attack or a serious head injury, always demand either calling 911 or a trip to the hospital Emergency Room (ER). If you are in doubt about the seriousness of your situation, always go to the ER. When to Use Urgent Care Every year, millions of people go to the…

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