2014

Ways To Relieve Stress At The Holidays

The holidays are on their way! It's a time of joy, fun, good food and laughter. Unfortunately for some, the holidays are also a time of stress. Between the activity of shopping and gift wrapping, the pressure of spending money and attending back-to-back parties, many people feel overwhelmed and unhappy at the approach of the holiday season. These tips will help you lessen your stress levels and make it easier to enjoy your holidays.

3 Reasons Why A Joint Venture Is Beneficial To Healthcare Facilities

With more and more people in need of medical care, it only makes sense to come up with an innovation that helps patients get the outpatient care they need. When you are treated on an outpatient basis, it helps to cut down on the total cost of your visit. Who doesn't want to go home a lot quicker anyway? Everyone does. No one wants to stay in the hospital unless they have to.

Are You Worried About Your Family History For Heart Disease? Here's What You Can Do

If you have close relatives with heart disease, it's a good idea to see a cardiologist even if you have no symptoms. That's because your risk of cardiovascular disease is higher if your parents or siblings have had a heart attack or stroke. Getting a baseline evaluation helps you prevent heart problems and track your heart health. That way you can start treatment, even if it is just lifestyle changes, before your disease is so advanced, you have a heart attack.

Should You Pursue Traditional Or Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy?

If you're suffering some of the unpleasant effects of menopause — hot flashes, sleepless nights, and mood swings — you may be researching hormone replacement therapy to see if it can help alleviate these issues. However, with the number of different hormone-replacement products (and the huge variety of clinical research on these hormones' effectiveness) how can you know where to begin? What is hormone replacement therapy and why is it needed?

Stress Relief: Alternative Medicine Options

Stress is a natural part of daily life. Everyone experiences it at one point or another. Although stress is a natural part of life, it can sometimes become overwhelming. And most people do not necessarily know how to cope well when the stress of daily life becomes too much to bear. While conventional medical treatments can provide you with prescription medications that will help keep you sedated and calm, these are not always the best solution to the problem.