Being physically ill often comes with noticeable, physical symptoms. With mental illness, however, the signs are not often obvious. You have to wonder, is it just a mood, or is it clinical depression – or some other type of issue with your mental health? What’s happening on the inside is not always reflected on the…
Before your child goes back to school or begins playing a sport, you may be asked to take them for a school physical examination. This is a health assessment spearheaded by a certified healthcare professional and is designed to determine whether a child is healthy enough to be attending school or playing a sport. Its…
One of the most common health issues affecting Americans is hypertension. This condition occurs when there is more blood pumping into your heart than your arteries can manage. If not managed, hypertension or high blood pressure can cause severe damage to your blood vessels, leading to a heart attack or stroke. The following are treatment options used…
There’s been a lot of talks recently in the healthcare industry about the need for transparency. More than just a buzzword, transparency has become an important aspect of modern health services. Up to now, most of the discussion has revolved around cost transparency. But as a patient, you also need – and are entitled to…
