If you've been struggling with your weight for a long time and recently discovered that you have hypothyroidism, you may be wondering if there's anything you can do to drop the weight that your thyroid disorder has packed on. The good news is that you will lose some of that weight once your thyroid medication balances out your hormones, but that doesn't mean it will all come off. Here are some things to consider to help you drop the rest of that excess weight.
25 April 2018
If you have an elderly loved one, you will want to make sure that you are taking steps to ensure their health and safety. Unfortunately, there are many people that will simply be unaware of the types of care that their elderly loved one will require. Reduce Tripping and Slipping Hazards Around the House One of the first steps that you should take for your loved one is to ensure that any slipping or tripping hazards are addressed.
25 March 2018
Knee scrapes, headaches, and the occasional tummy ache are just part of life for kids. Most children get through these painful experiences with no lasting problems. But what if your child is suffering from more ongoing pain due to a health condition or injury? How can you help keep their pain under control without doing any more harm? Follow these five tips for pain management in kids. Ask the doctor for a prescription.
26 February 2018
One of the scariest times in life may be when you're faced with getting an abortion. This is sure to bring about a lot of emotional and physical challenges into your life. One thing you will want to do is to get back to feeling like yourself and enjoy your healthy life as soon as possible. Knowing some specific tips that may enable you to make this happen are likely to be ideal for you.
11 January 2018
Before heading out the door to go to urgent care, it's important that you are well prepared for the visit. After all, you will want the urgent care that you need without any delays. Here are four mistakes that you need to avoid: Not Knowing How Your Insurance Works: First off, you need to know how your insurance is going to cover the costs of going to urgent care. For example, some insurance plans will have high co-pays for urgent care visits.
19 November 2017
In the business of pharmaceuticals, proper storage is something that is always at the forefront of your business operations. From antibiotics that require specific holding temperatures to certain medications that require particular environmental attributes, there are all kinds of needs that your products have to remain at their best quality. Unfortunately, having space to create the perfect storage environment for every medicine in your pharmacy can be a challenge. However, off-site stability storage companies give you an alternative way to safely store your products.
8 November 2017
When someone claims that you fathered their child, it is important to make sure that the baby is yours before signing the birth certificate. There are some states that require you to pay child support for the child after you sign the birth certificate even if the baby is proven not to be yours later on down the road. The following guide walks you through a few things to know about using DNA sequencing to prove that you have or have not fathered a child:
17 October 2017
If you don't currently have a primary care doctor, a large part of you might not view this as a concern. This can especially be the case if you're in good health, as you may rarely need to consult a medical professional. However, it's a good idea to reconsider your position by seeking out a primary care doctor in your community who is currently accepting new patients and becoming a patient yourself.
27 September 2017
One of the tests your pediatrician may order when something is wrong with your child is an MRI. This test can help find an infection, or other problems in the body that will not be found with a simple blood test. It uses radio waves and magnets to create detailed images of bones, organs, blood vessels, and soft tissue in the body. Depending on what the doctor need to see, the test can take anywhere from 20 to 90 minutes.
8 September 2017
A few decades ago, drugs were not something that parents worried about until their kids were teens. But sadly, that is changing. If you have a middle schooler, you need to be aware that drug use can begin at this age. You'll want to keep a close eye on your child's behavior, start having open and honest discussions with your child about drugs, and staying abreast on what to do if you do see signs of drug use in your middle schooler.
30 August 2017
