Back pain sends more people to the doctor yearly than almost any other medical ailment. Lower back pain, shoulder muscle tension, and general stiffness or inflammation, unfortunately, play large roles in the day-to-day life of many adults. However, there are numerous myths surrounding back pain that impede people’s ability to properly manage it. Back Pain […]

It’s easy to feel helpless when trying to lose weight, especially when you’ve just had a child and are gearing up for the whirlwind years of early parenthood. Between the sleepless nights, the seemingly infinite crying, and the momentous “firsts” like walking and talking, it can be hard for new moms to find time for […]

Arthritis is a condition that needs more than treatment. Certain things said by friends, family members, or anyone else for that matter may hurt the individual in one way or another. The intentions behind certain comments may not be to hurt anyone, but you must be careful because they may provoke negative feelings and a […]

In Japan, it is not uncommon to pass by a worker’s desk and find said worker asleep. In fact, an employee with their eyes shut and head on their desk is not a sign of laziness, but rather that they have worked themselves to the point of exhaustion, an admirable goal. Japan is known for […]

While a whopping eighty-six million Americans have borderline diabetes, 9 out of 10 of those people don’t even realize they have it. So, what exactly is borderline diabetes? Educate yourself now on the all-too-common condition. Prediabetes or borderline diabetes means your blood sugar level is higher than normal but not yet high enough to be […]

Kids love the magic of Halloween. But for parents, the holiday may raise some valid concerns. Ill-fitting costumes and sharp props can cause injuries, candle-lit jack-o-lanterns pose a fire hazard and above all, there is an increased risk of car accidents. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, “twice as many child pedestrians are killed while walking […]

Are you planning on traveling abroad to a tropical climate or one that has a risk of malaria infection? Urgent Way can help prepare you for your trip with medications and consultation to help you prevent malaria infection. There is no known vaccine for malaria, so prevention involves safe travel practices, mosquito bite prevention, and […]

What exactly do probiotics do and why are they beneficial to our bodies? One would think, why add more bacteria to our bodies when we are consumed by so many other tendencies? We always think bacteria are bad for us or that cause diseases and that we must get rid of them. But actually, our […]

Making the United States your permanent home can be an exciting proposition. However, many people do not properly evaluate the lengthy immigration process when planning their move. Immigrants that have successfully completed their journey have found that it can take up to two years to complete. This is a long time to wait, and you might be […]

Choosing an urgent care clinic can be a tough decision when you don’t know what to expect from a new provider. UrgentWay makes this choice easier because all of our locations offer the same high-quality services. In this video, Dr. Herman Chiu, CMO, and Founder of UrgentWay Walk-In Clinics discuss why patients should select our […]