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Tips to Make the Most Out of Your Doctor's Appointment - What to Know
No adult will ever admit to it, but everyone thinks that going to the doctor is scary — anxiety-inducing even. But it's something that we all must go through if we want our health to be in tiptop shape. When you feel certain symptoms or believe that you're developing a medical condition, you can't f
Read More3 Steps To Help You Communicate Effectively With Your Doctor - Our Guide
You arrived at your doctor’s appointment as scheduled, took the laboratory tests, and waited for your doctor to have a moment with you to discuss your health concerns. Given your doctor’s busy schedule and long lines of patients waiting outside the door, you would be lucky to have 15 minutes of unin
Read MoreHow to Find the Right Primary Care Doctor for You - Our Guide
You get sick and the first thing you do is consult with a doctor. However, not all doctors are the same. Each health care professional has a different educational background and expertise that make them specialists in a specific field. In most cases, you might wonder, “Which one is best for my needs
Read MoreWhat to Expect When You Undergo a Wellness Exam - Our Guide
Regular wellness exams are an important tool you can take advantage of to ensure a high quality of life for yourself and your loved ones. These exams can identify life-threatening illnesses in its early stages to better fight disease, and may even determine whether your genetic makeup and current li
Read More6 Breathing Techniques to Relieve Asthma Symptoms - What to Know
Asthma symptoms can either be mild or severe. For others, they only have trouble breathing when they are suddenly exposed to particular elements that irritate their airways. Meanwhile, some have a sensitivity to almost anything and may have difficulty breathing most of the time. Medical professional
Read MoreSeptember is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Obesity is a growing concern in most countries with strong economies. So much so, that many states have imposed extra taxes on products considered to increase the risk of obesity, like fast food, sodas and sweets, in an attempt to discourage individuals from purchasing them. In spite of that type of
Read MorePredicting Lifespan - New Study Finds Blood Biomarkers That Could More Accurately Estimate Morality
A new study published in the reputed Nature scientific journal seems to get closer to finding certain signs in our blood that could tell us more about our lifespan. Studies about longevity have long been the focus of many scientific endeavors, with some of them trying to assess which are the factors
Read MoreWhat is Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Why We Use it As Diagnostics
What is HRV? Although we measure pulse by heartbeats per minute, the rythm of our heart is not always a steady one. A pulse of 60 does not mean that your most important organ in the circulatory system dictates a beat per second. It’s more likely that the time between the first and second heartbeat i
Read MoreRoutine Visits To Your Doctor - Find Problems Before They Start
There is this saying: “Better safe than sorry”. This might as well be the first reason why we should create a routine in visiting the doctor’s office. There are many life-threatening diseases that might be manageable if discovered on time. But not only life-threatening diseases are important to be d
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