With each New Year, many people make resolutions to eat healthier and to lose weight. One study found that approximately 45% of Americans who made New Year’s resolutions in 2018 vowed to lose weight, which is a statistic that probably repeats every year. Oftentimes the dieting resolution is tossed aside because of difficulty and lack
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What Is Chronic Disease Management and Does It Work?
Chronic disease management involves managing the symptoms of a long-term disease, thereby allowing patients to enjoy life. Through managing your chronic disease, doctors can help slow down the progression of your disease and help control the symptoms – so you can take back control of your life. Managing a chronic disease involves a comprehensive, total-health
Read MoreWhat to Expect When Your Loved One Is in the ICU
When you first find out that your friend or family member is in the ICU (intensive care unit), it can hit you like an oncoming truck. You begin feeling a roller coaster of emotions, from fear to anger to sadness and possibly to relief if hope seems to be in sight. A patient who has
Read MoreSigns and Symptoms of the 3 Different Grades of Concussion
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) sustained after an accident or a direct blow to the head is called a concussion. A concussion should be taken seriously, because your brain was physically shaken and moved briefly out of its normal positioning – which can therefore affect the full and proper functioning of your brain. However scary
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