Game Day Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes
Skill and training are essential for every athlete. Another factor that has a massive impact on an athlete’s performance is optimal nutrition. No matter what sport they play, young athletes …
Baseball Safety for Children
Baseball is one of the most popular youth sports in the United States, and like any other sport, it comes with a risk of injuries. Just like baseball is a …
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Every year the month aims to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s and dementia. The month is a great opportunity for …
Differences Between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
There are different but similar symptoms between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease, both are a kind of inflammatory bowel disease. They both include inflammation in your digestive system. It’s important …
Preventing Soccer Injuries in Children
One of the most popular team sports in the world, soccer (also known as football, outside of the United States) is a great exercise that helps improve agility, coordination, balance …
Migraine Headaches – When to visit the ER
A migraine causes severe headaches in the form of throbbing pain or pulsing sensations. It can also cause nausea, vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraines can last …
Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Heatstroke occurs when your body overheats due to exposure to high temperatures or due to physical exertion in high temperatures. Heatstroke is a serious condition in which your body’s temperature …
Caught Blue-Handed
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Fined Millions For Denying & Deceiving Patients about Legitimate Emergency Care. by Kevin Herrington We’ve all been there. You pick-up your mail and see …
May is Mental Health Month
May is recognized as Mental Health Month to create awareness around mental health and break the stigma attached. Since 1949 it is observed each year in May. Today more than …
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) or systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID), is a disorder that causes extreme fatigue or tiredness, which usually does not …
What to Know About Colonoscopies
Colonoscopy is an outpatient procedure in which your colon and rectum are inspected. This procedure helps examine, diagnose and treat lower gastrointestinal tract diseases. A long and flexible tube is …
Things to Know in Your First Trimester of Pregnancy
Everyone gets blissful about their big baby news — but a little confused about what will happen, when and how. Here’s the short of what will happen over the first …