Healthy Living Tips
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “swimmer’s ear,” also known by its clinical name otitis externa, causes an estimated 2.4 million visits to a healthcare provider each year.
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If a tick bites you, signs of illness can take up to several weeks to appear. Several tick-borne diseases have similar signs and symptoms, resulting in mild symptoms that are treatable at home -- to severe infections requiring hospitalization. Visit one of our urgent care centers immediately if you have been bitten by a tick and experience any of these common symptoms:
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Key information about Alzheimer's Disease and the symptoms to look for -- in the below infogaphic.
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Men lead morbidity rates for almost every leading cause of death in the United States. There’s a reason for that.
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Ahhhh – Summertime – a time when we all head outdoors to take a hike, work in the yard, and our children roll down hills and ride their bikes.
Unfortunately, the number of people who contract diseases from mosquito, tick and flea bites has more than tripled in the United States in recent years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Don’t skip the outdoor fun. Learn how to protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks.
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Get the scoop on what causes these common, but irritating, infections.
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A Pain in the Wrist
That sharp pain in your wrist might be one of the more common repetitive stress injuries—carpal tunnel syndrome.
A 2014 study conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that carpal tunnel syndrome tied for first among nonfatal illnesses and injuries for most days missed from work. The median amount of time someone with carpal tunnel syndrome took off from work was 32 days.
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Spring means flowers blooming, birds singing, outdoor activities—and ticks biting. Learn how to recognize and remove a tick before it becomes a big health problem.
Removing Ticks
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If you are in your 50s, it’s time to talk with your physician about the shingles vaccine.
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Style doesn’t always come easy—especially for the feet.
For many women, high heels have an enduring appeal, suggesting style and attractiveness, as well as professionalism and power. However, these benefits come with tremendous drawbacks: A survey by the American Podiatric Medical Association reported that 71 percent of women who wear high heels say the shoes cause foot pain.
