Making Decisions About Home Care

  • Tips To Avoid Summer Health Risks

    26 July 2017

    The summer months will present you and your family with a variety of health risks. Failing to address these potential hazards can result in serious complications that could ruin your summer and pose long-term risks to your quality of life. While a primary care physician, such as those at Rural Health Services Consortium Inc., can help you if you do run into any health problems, it's easier to know the signs preemptively and avoid any risks.

  • 5 Tips for Keeping Your Brain Healthy

    6 July 2017

    Like any other part of your body, your brain needs attention and care. However, like many people, you may not fully understand what you should be doing to protect your brain. If you want to preserve your cognitive abilities, motor skills and other neurological functions, attempt to incorporate the following tips into your life. Get Enough Sleep A lot of people figure that they can't possibly sleep more than they do; a busy life with many responsibilities doesn't seem to be conducive to hours and hours of peaceful slumber.

  • The Teacher Says Its ADHD, But It Could Be Hearing Loss

    15 June 2017

    Teachers spend a lot of time with their students, so it's only natural that they voice their concerns when kids begin exhibiting odd behavior. If your child's teacher suggests you get your kid tested for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) due to the way he or she acts in class, you may also want to schedule an appointment to have your kid's hearing tested and here's why: Hearing Loss Can Cause ADHD-Like Behavior

  • Hearing Loss: Things to Know

    27 February 2017

    Suffering from hearing loss can be one of the scariest things for you to experience. You should take the problem seriously if you have noticed that you are unable to hear as well as you used to. Although the problem might not require any medical attention, it can also mean that you need to start wearing a hearing aid. It is important to get your ears examined by an audiologist and start protecting them from loud noise.

  • 3 Reasons To Get Dental Implants

    25 January 2017

    Are your natural teeth in bad shape? If so, you might be considering some options for replacement. While dentures are a common choice, one option you might want to think about, if you haven't already, is dental implants. Dental implants can provide many benefits that are not available through other replacement options like dentures. Here are 3 reasons to ask your dentist about dental implants today. No Daily Soaking When you get dentures installed, you have to physically remove them from your mouth every evening for a soaking if you want them to be properly cleaned.

  • The Telehealth Approach To Rehabbing The Knee Has Arrived

    28 December 2016

    The telegraph led to the telephone. Further advancements in technology led to the television. Now, the world has arrived at "telehealth," an innovative new concept designed to support in-home physical rehabilitation therapy. Telehealth rehabilitation programs are not commonplace yet, but the future could very well be one in which telehealth programs become a normal component of outpatient physical therapy. For former athletes whose knees are in terrible shape, this type of "

  • Tips For Varying Your Strength Training Routine

    28 December 2016

    If your current strength training routine feels like watching paint dry or you believe you could gain more benefits from adding variety, it is time to be creative in your approach. Fortunately there are seemingly infinite ways to vary your strength training routine and keep workouts interesting. Go Slow Super slow strength training is a strategy to change your current routine. To perform this variation, you simply use a current exercise, such as bicep curls, and perform them slowly.

  • Tips For Achieving A Great Bustline After Significant Weight Loss

    10 December 2016

    Losing weight is a major accomplishment that may feel dampened when your breasts have lost considerable volume. Fortunately, there are ways to help you achieve the bustline you want and make you feel more confident in your new figure. Determine The Real Problem Depending on the amount of volume lost in your breasts, it may be difficult to genuinely know whether you need implants or not. You will likely need a breast lift to elevate your bustline to a more aesthetic position and remove excess skin.

  • Is a Receiver-In-Canal Hearing Aid Right for You?

    23 November 2016

    If a recent hearing test revealed that you need a hearing aid for minor hearing loss, you might be a bit overwhelmed with all of your options. One of the commonly recommended styles of hearing aids for individuals with mild hearing loss is called a receiver-in-canal or RIC hearing aid. Here's a closer look at this type of hearing aid and its benefits and drawbacks. What is an RIC hearing aid?

  • All About Wheat Allergy

    3 November 2016

    What Exactly is Wheat Allergy? Any type of food allergy is caused by an abnormal reaction to a typically harmless food substance. In the majority of cases, these reactions are triggered by proteins which that body has misinterpreted as a threat. With wheat allergy, the reaction is triggered by four main forms of protein:  Globulins  Albumins   Glutenins   Giladins  When the body encounters one or more of these proteins, the immune system produces substances known as immunoglobulin E anitobodies (IgEs).