From texting on smartphones to watching Hollywood blockbusters over Netflix to Zooming with coworkers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the way technological advances have changed daily life has become both routine and remarkable. But what about when we get sick and need to see a doctor or have to be admittedContinue Reading
Every year, as many as 50 million people worldwide are injured and 1.35 million lives are lost in traffic accidents. Individuals who are injured may incur short-term injuries that heal with or without treatment. They may also suffer from long-term injuries that impact them for the rest of their lives. It isContinue Reading
Back pain: It’s one of the most common physical ailments, but that doesn’t make it any easier to deal with. Pain in the back can range from mild to severe, and in many cases can prevent sufferers from doing things that they love or need to do. Back pain is theContinue Reading
In a time of so much uncertainty, one thing is for sure: people not only need to take care of each other, but they also need to take care of themselves. During this time of self-isolation, it’s very easy to let things go by the wayside, especially for extroverts. Anxiety isContinue Reading
While everyone can make small and significant professional and personal mistakes, some errors, such as those made by healthcare and medical professionals, can be so severe they cause adverse side effects, pain, and in some cases, death. Physicians and medical professionals take oaths to uphold ethics when caring for patients and toContinue Reading
When you’re in a car accident, you may be left with more than just damage to your vehicle. Car accidents, even minor ones, can result in serious physical and mental trauma—broken bones, head injuries, and PTSD is all very common results from car crashes. But one type of injury thatContinue Reading
When vaping started trending, it seemed like a positive thing—at least initially. After all, it’s not smoking tobacco—it’s vaping oil. Vape oil doesn’t have the same intrusive odor that regular cigarettes do. Early commercials even showed people vaping on the job, in their office. It was marketed as being soContinue Reading
Aging doesn’t have to be scary. If you start practicing healthy habits now, you can actually enter your senior years strong and filled with vitality. So if you want to be one of the million Americans who reach 100 years of age, then follow these suggestions for healthy living. Eat Healthily WhatContinue Reading
It’s a sad reality that Australians in rural areas experience higher rates of health complications than their more urban counterparts. This is because, oftentimes, healthcare options are more difficult to access and are more remote. It’s important for rural Australians to have a strong understanding of local medical practices, insuranceContinue Reading
Understanding ambulance costs in Australia can be particularly confusing. Depending on where you live, services may come as a premium. In other states, services may be free for residents. For a majority of Australians, ambulance costs aren’t something you think about when you take out an insurance policy but manyContinue Reading