3 Tips For Minimizing Your Risk Of Deep Vein Thrombosis

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a life-threatening medical condition where blood clots form in the legs. These clots can possibly break free and travel to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism. There are ways to minimize your risk of DVT and its associated complications. Reduce Controllable Risks There are several controllable risk factors for DVT. Keeping your weight at a healthy level and engaging in regular exercise is important. Excess weight places more pressure on your legs and when you are significantly overweight, you are more likely to live a sedentary lifestyle. Read More 

Three Things You Must Bring To Urgent Care

If you have to see a doctor, can't reach your regular doctor, and are looking at an urgent care center as a possible place to go, you know that you'll have to bring your insurance card, a list of the medications you take, and so on. But even when you're prepared with those, you may find that there are other things you need to get through the appointment. Here are three things that you really do need to bring with you when you go to urgent care in order to get treatment that's as quick and appropriate as possible. Read More 

Post-Stroke Recovery: Transitioning Your Loved One To Assisted Living

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, strokes are a leading cause of long-term disability. After a stroke, your loved one may struggle with mobility, cognitive and emotional challenges that make it impossible for them to live on their own. While it is hard to watch your loved one struggle, there are some simple ways to ease your loved one's transition to assisted living so they have the best chances for a strong recovery. Read More 

Why It’s Important Not to Skip Your Physical Therapy “Homework”

If you are currently doing physical therapy—whether the therapist comes to your home or if you go to a dedicated office—then you might have been given "homework" assignments by your physical therapist. These may include a few simple exercises for you to do on your own in between appointments. It can be easy to skip these exercises, but it's important to do them if you want to get the best experience from physical therapy. Read More 

Healthy Tips: 4 Surprising Ways A Chiropractor Can Improve Your Overall Health

Many people know that chiropractic care can help relieve pain and discomfort. However, pain relief isn't the only thing chiropractic care can achieve. There are several ways in which a chiropractor can help improve your everyday life. So how can chiropractic care benefit your health? Here are four surprising ways: 1. Less Digestive Issues A lot of people chalk digestive issues up to bad bacteria in the gut. While bad bacteria can certainly cause some tummy troubles, it isn't that only thing that can cause an upset stomach. Read More