What if someone asks, are you having safe sex and your answer is “sometimes” or “I think so”, you might need to worry a little. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 20 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases occur each year in the United States, and one-half are among 15 to […]
The start of the school year is just around the corner! And if you’re the parent of a student-athlete, you’ll want to ensure that your child is physically and mentally ready to get in the game come fall. Head into our clinic now for a fast, affordable sports physical! Most athletic leagues and schools require […]
Every year, health experts warn people to get flu shots but the majority of people don’t take it seriously. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 37% of U.S. adults were estimated to have been vaccinated last flu season, a fall of 6% from the year before. Meanwhile, the CDC estimates the flu killed […]
Injuries are part of the game whether you play sports for fitness or competition. The worst nightmare would be that you are sidelined for the rest of your life. There are a lot of factors that help in preventing you from injuries and wearing the right gear is one option to prevent yourself from being […]
Dehydration is caused by a deficiency of water in the body, which does not allow it to function properly. Mild dehydration may not be as serious as severe hydration which can lead to blood clots, fatal complications, and seizures. However, mild dehydration can also have a negative impact on your mood and energy. Dehydration symptoms […]
School is back in-session and temperatures are cooling down, which means cold and flu season is just around the corner. Learn what precautions you can take now to prevent cold and flu later. Cold and flu are contagious respiratory illnesses that spread through droplets in the air. These droplets are made when an infected person […]
Pre-employment is part of the onboarding process for most companies. The purpose of the exam is to make sure that the employee is physically and mentally fit for the exam. The guidelines are provided by the Occupation Safety and Health Administration or the local Department of Health for pre-employment testing. In addition, the companies also […]
It used to be a lot easier to get an appointment with your physician. You didn’t feel well, you called the doctor and got seen. If it was bad enough, you went to the ER, filled out a bunch of paperwork, and then got seen. Something happened not so many years ago that made things […]
Having trouble sleeping? You’re not alone. One in three people reportedly suffers from insomnia. Making intelligent lifestyle choices can help you fall – and stay asleep. Here are 7 strategies to help conquer insomnia, including a few you hopefully haven’t yet considered. 1. Aim for a daily benchmark of 7 hours of sleep. This includes […]
Indigestion is the uncomfortable feeling of pain, burning in your upper abdomen, or feeling of fullness. It is not something to take seriously about, but still, you need to make it right in order to get rid of it to avoid any kind of bumpy feeling. What are the Symptoms of Indigestion? If you are […]
Last fall, actor Charlie Sheen, known for his roles in “Two & a Half Men,” “Platoon,” and “Wall Street,” became known for something else: his positive HIV status. While critics attacked Sheen for what they imagined was a risky sex life rife with unprotected encounters, the actor admitted to only having unprotected sex twice in […]
Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes a sore and scratchy throat. It is more common in children from 5 to 15, but anyone can get infected. Strep throat is also called as Streptococcus pyogenes and is spread by contact with secretions from the affected person’s respiratory tract, especially when a person sneezes or […]
