3 Interesting Facts About Ankle Sprains

3 December 2018
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

The ankle is an imperative part of your body. While it does support you while walking and standing, the ankle is also a joint that's crucial for moving properly. Unfortunately, the ankle also experiences a great deal of stress over your lifetime. If under too much pressure and strain, the ligaments of the ankle joint may stretch and even tear, affecting the way the bones and joints fit together. This is known as a sprain. Read More 

Tips for Reducing Infections Risks with Dermal Fillers

15 October 2018
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

If you are interested in looking younger, then you may want to try dermal fillers, which help fill in the wrinkles and lines on your face. These products are quite popular and they are often offered by cosmetic professionals as well as aesthetic professionals. While the products are most often provided in a safe manner, there are some risks associated with them. Keep reading to learn about some tips on how to reduce your infection risks. Read More 

3 Ways Your Family Doctor Can Help You Manage Your Weight

18 September 2018
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

You know that your weight is an important factor when it comes to your overall health. Being overweight is known to be a risk factor in a number of health conditions, including serious ones like heart disease and diabetes. Plus, you just feel better when you're at a healthy weight. But losing weight, or even simply maintaining when you're already at a healthy weight, can be more difficult than it sounds. Read More 

Allergy-Proofing Your Home: What You Can Do To Help

24 July 2018
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

There are different types of allergies, some are seasonal, some are food allergies, and others are animal/insect-based allergies. If you have seasonal allergies or allergies to dust and airborne pathogens, there are things you can do to improve your allergies while at home. Read on for tips to allergy-proof your home. Replace Air Filters Replace the air filters in your home to prevent dust from being blown throughout your house and through your ventilation system. Read More 

Little Known Potential Causes Of Night Terrors For Adults

28 May 2018
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Nightmares can be a scary situation, and just about everyone has a nightmare at some point, even though they are more common for children than adults. However, night terrors are a completely different thing altogether, and night terrors can affect adults as well as children. According to the Mayo Clinic, sleep terrors are episodes of screaming, intense fear, and flailing while still asleep. Additionally, these episodes can be accompanied by sleepwalking, which can make night terrors even more alarming. Read More