Tag: Health Awareness
What Is a Nurse Practitioner?
Gone are the days when a “doctor” was the only choice if you needed medical attention. Advanced practice providers (APPs), such as nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are filling a much-needed role in the health care industry.
How to Be Prepared for Your Next Appointment
Knowing how to prepare for your next medical appointment can save you time and money—and make you healthier in the long run. It is important to know what to bring with you and think about what questions to ask. Being prepared is a first step to better health.
Find a Lump in Your Breast? What to Do Next
Breast self-exams are an effective way women can monitor their breast health in between annual screenings. However, just because you find a lump in your breast doesn’t mean it is necessarily cancer. In fact, breast …
Strokes 101: How to Identify and Prevent Strokes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the United States, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds—and every four minutes, an individual dies from stroke. While those may seem like staggering statistics, 80% of strokes are preventable.
7 Tips for Dealing With Chronic Insomnia
Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? Millions of Americans have some type of sleep disorder, which is any condition that negatively impacts the ability to sleep. Thankfully, there are ways to get the rest you need.
Finding Relief from Neck Pain
In today’s world full of mobile devices and computer screens, more people are feeling neck pain than ever before. Fortunately, there are some simple solutions for relief.
Are You Vitamin D-Deficient? Here’s How to Know
You’ve probably heard of vitamin D, but do you know what it is? Vitamin D plays an essential role in how your body functions. When you’re vitamin D-deficient, you may be at risk of several potential health issues.
What Helps Restless Legs Syndrome? Plus 3 Things to Avoid
Many people have dealt with a jumpy sensation in the body at some point as they try to drift off to sleep. But when it occurs persistently and primarily affects the legs, it can be a sign of restless legs syndrome, a common sleep disorder.
The Top 10 Signs You Might Need a Concussion Test
If you’ve ever watched a sporting event on TV or in person, you’ve probably seen at least one athlete taken off the field with a concussion. This type of traumatic brain injury is common, particularly among athletes, but would you recognize the symptoms if you or a loved one needed a concussion test?
Is There Such a Thing as a Healthy Sports Drink?
It is very important to stay hydrated, especially when exercising. But is a sports drink the right option for you? Learn when to choose a sports drink and when water is best.