Your body uses water in all its cells, organs and tissues to help regulate temperature and maintain all other bodily functions. When you spend time outdoors doing any sort of activity, you can lose this precious life force through perspiration, food digestion and even through the simple act of breathing. It’s important to hydrate regularly … Continued
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women and people of most racial and ethnic groups. In fact, it accounts for 1 in every 4 deaths in the United States. The most common type of heart disease among U.S. adults is coronary artery disease (CAD). However, nearly half of all CAD deaths … Continued
Exposure to cold and dry air is the Achilles’ heel of your immune system. Why? Viruses that typically cause infections and illnesses like the common cold spread more easily in cooler temperatures. Shorter days and less sunshine also reduce your daily intake of vitamin D, a nutrient that is well known for its health benefits. … Continued
The average American adult drinks less than three cups of water per day on average. According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, an adequate daily fluid intake is approximately 15.5 cups for men and 11.5 cups for women. This means the vast majority of Americans are chronically dehydrated. Symptoms of chronic … Continued
For many people, a bug bite is just an itchy inconvenience that lasts for a few days. For others, however, it can cause a painful or life-threatening allergic reaction. When a bug bites, it releases saliva, which contains an anticoagulant and proteins. The proteins are foreign substances that trigger the body’s immune system response. The … Continued
Did you know each year, about 29 million people suffer severe injuries that need emergency attention? While it’s easy to know that you need medical attention when the injury is severe, there are times when you can’t tell the severity. If you’re unsure whether or not your wound requires stitches, this guide will give you … Continued
COVID-19 has brought the concern for healthcare front and center. With the potential of school openings and the approach of flu season, giving your child the best healthcare is a big problem. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be! Urgent Care provides quality and accessible medical services all across the country. There … Continued
As summer comes to an end the back-to-school season can seem overwhelming. It all adds up: shopping for school clothes and supplies, meeting new teachers, choosing activities, and dealing with the ever-present homework your child needs help with. But in the busyness, make sure to schedule back to school physicals for all your children. It’s … Continued
It’s that time of year when kids and parents get to enjoy the great outdoors. Unfortunately, those joys come along with plenty of scrapes and bruises and a handful of nasty splinters. So, what do you do when you get a sliver of wood stuck under your skin? How do you get them out? When … Continued
There are over 3 billion diagnostic medical examinations each year. It shows how many people get X-rays and why they need them. But you might be wondering, is there any harm in X-rays? Do they offer conclusive evidence? There are a lot of questions and skepticism about X-rays. That’s why it’s important to ask your … Continued