The holiday season has its share of pros and cons. Obviously, it’s a wonderful time we get to spend with our families, celebrating together—but it’s also a time where we’re all at risk of getting sick. It’s a small price to pay for the relaxing cool weather and the chance to be close to those…
Properly identifying strokes is an incredibly important ability. It can potentially save a life and prevent long-term irreversible brain damage. Strokes are the leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S., affecting around 800,000 people a year. Sadly, more than 140,000 of those people lose their lives to the spontaneous condition each year. A stroke…
If you woke up with a cold and aren’t able to visit your primary care doctor, you’ll most likely head to an urgent care center for some quick care. Some of the most common urgent care visits range from small injuries to non-severe illnesses. Common urgent care problems don’t involve a serious condition that requires…
Illness blinds even the most rational thinker’s judgement. When you don’t feel well or if you were involved in an accident, the immediate response is to get help as soon as possible. It’s hard to know what warrants an emergency room visit and when to visit urgent care. What’s the difference between urgent care and…
When you’re not feeling so hot, would you rather be at home in your bed, binge watching your favorite television show or stuck in a waiting room? For most people, this question is a no-brainer. But, reality is much more complicated. If you’re uninsured or have recently been in a car accident, you might think…
Is it getting hot in here or is it just you? If you’re sweating in your air conditioned office and feeling tired despite your two cups of coffee this morning, you could be experiencing fever symptoms. Deciding when to see a doctor for fever symptoms will depend on your age, health history, and what other…
