Every 40 seconds someone has a stroke in the United States, according to The National Stroke Association (NSA). Strokes are deemed to be a leading cause of long-term adult disability. The [...]
Warmer days are ahead, and that means sandals and flip-flops season for a lot of people. Before you stock up on your new spring and summer shoes, remember the importance of your foot [...]
Did you know that April is Defeat Diabetes Month? Springtime is here, and now is the perfect time to begin living a healthier lifestyle. People at risk for diabetes can help prevent or delay the [...]
According to a recent study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), just 1 in 10 adults meet the federal fruit or vegetable recommendations. Americans, on average, eat [...]
Sleep deprived? Irritable? Have difficulty concentrating? If you answered “yes” to the questions, you may have sleep apnea. According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleeplessness, irritability [...]
According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), national health statistics reveal that pediatric ear, nose, and throat disorders remain among the primary [...]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, but health statistics indicate that Louisiana ranks 5th in the country for deaths from the disease. [...]
When the weather is cold and the air is dry, you want to be sure to keep your skin moisturized. If your skin lacks moisture, you may notice an uncomfortable dryness to the skin of your face, [...]
Imagine someone in his mid-forties suddenly has blurred vision, mild headaches, eye pain and sees rainbows or halos. Instead of seeing a doctor, this person shrugs the symptoms off and a small [...]
Did you know that antibiotic therapy at home is almost always less expensive than inpatient therapy? This is good news because the cost of a hospital stay can be significantly reduced, thus [...]
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