About Dementia Care Centers

If your parent is suffering from dementia, then you may be worried about them living on their own, and this may have you thinking about whether your home would be the best place for them or if they should live in a dementia care facility. Some people may be worried about whether they are doing the right thing by moving their parent into a care facility. However, while you may imagine that your home would be the best choice for your parent, you might be surprised to learn about some of the reasons why a care facility can actually be best for them, even better than caring for them in your own home. Read More 

Cannabis Can Help Address Chronic Pain in Athletes

Athletes are no strangers to pain, as competing itself can put their bodies through various types of agitation. However, some types of chronic pain may occur with no reason and make athletic success nearly impossible. As a result, they may need to consider alternative care options, such as medical cannabis, to stay happy and healthy. Chronic Pain Is a Mysterious Problem for Many Athletes People with chronic pain may be the victim of any number of issues, some of which can be very hard to predict. Read More 

A Pessary Might Help Your Pelvic Organ Prolapse When Pelvic Floor Exercise Isn’t Enough

If you have been diagnosed with a pelvic organ prolapse, and the exercises your doctor recommended have not helped or no longer help, then talk to your doctor about other options for treatment. Exercises may help with a mild prolapse, but since the condition can progress, you may need another option to relieve your discomfort. An advanced prolapse may require surgery, but a pessary might be a solution to try when your condition requires more than exercise but it is not bad enough to need surgery. Read More 

3 Signs Your Child’s Behavior May Not Be Normal

Children don't always behave the way their parents wish they would, but how do you know if your child's behavior is normal or if it may be an indication of something more going on? Here are three signs that you should discuss your child's behavior with their pediatrician. 1. Your Child Is Hostile Most children are good-natured. Of course, they have their bad moments or even bad days when they are grumpy and everything seems to upset them. Read More 

Diagnostic Tests To Rule Out Pneumonia

If you develop a hacking cough, fever, muscle pain, fatigue, and a headache, you may have either viral or bacterial pneumonia. However, before you can be effectively treated, your doctor will need to determine which type you have. If you are unable to see your doctor right away, visit a walk-in clinic so that you can get diagnosed and treated. Here are some diagnostic tests that the walk-in medical clinic staff may perform that can help diagnose pneumonia. Read More