health--medical

Aquatic Therapy Helps You Live With Severe Nerve Damage Conditions
Despite what many people may believe, nerve damage is actually pretty common. In fact, over 20 million individuals in America suffer from the nerve condition known as peripheral neuropathy at some point in their lives. Read on to learn more about this condition and how aquatic physical therapy can help alleviate the painful symptoms. What Is Peripheral Neuropathy? This specific condition can be caused by serious damage to the body's peripheral nervous system, which is part of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and sends signals throughout your body.

Do Not Let Contact Lenses Keep You From Enjoying A Great Camping Trip
Exploring and enjoying the great outdoors is an experience that many could not live without. Unfortunately, camping can be a little more difficult for those who wear contact lenses. Do you wear contact lenses and enjoy spending your summer nights under the open skies? Here, you will learn how to enjoy camping without putting the health of your eyes at risk by wearing and handling your contact lenses safely. Pack the Right Supplies

Easy Ways To Keep Your Heart Healthy
There is no body part more important than your heart. It is, quite literally, the center of your life, your body, and your health. Without a healthy heart, you cannot be healthy in general. Fortunately, there are many things you can do, in addition to your regular checkups and doctor visits, to keep your heart in tip-top shape. Don't Smoke! If you're not a smoker, then congratulations, your heart is already healthier than the hearts of those who indulge, even infrequently, in cigarettes.

What You Need To Know About A 3D Ultrasound
It is common knowledge that expecting mothers get an ultrasound to check the development of the baby. These ultrasounds are very important because they can help with early detection of problems, inform the mother and doctor of the baby's growth, and can be fun for the parents as well. Many parents love to see their little baby growing inside the mother's body. Recently, there has been a lot of excitement about 3D ultrasounds.

Is Blinking Really Necessary? Here Is Your Answer
Human beings blink a lot. Statistics show that the average human being usually blinks at a rate of about 20 blinks per minute. This, and the fact that human body doesn't really entrust "blink-acts" to its voluntary systems, and that it is almost automatic, suggests that it is important. Question is, is it really as important as it seems? While blinking might look like a mindless activity, it is not. As scientists have found out, blinking may just be the reason why you still have your eyesight.

Underlying Dangers Lurking In Daycare
If you place your child in a daycare facility, you're probably aware of the most common threats to his or her health and safety. Besides everyday perils such as germs and infection, there may be less obvious threats lurking behind the closed doors of child care. From bedbugs to nap mats, there are underlying dangers to consider.  The Hidden Danger of Bedbugs Bedbugs have made a resurgence in most North American states, and your child's daycare facility could be a host to these unwanted visitors.

Updating Personal Information In EHR: Medical Practice Legal Responsibilities
Medical practices in the United States must now follow strict regulations about the way they handle patient data. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) aims to protect the security and privacy of patient data held in computerized systems and electronic health records (EHR). If your medical practice stores patient information electronically, patients will often need to update or delete their personal details. Learn more about the rules that relate to changes to patient data, and what you need to do to comply with HIPAA legislation.

How To Treat Your Pregnancy-Induced Acne
If you are currently pregnant, you may have already gotten compliments on your new natural glow. Unfortunately, the hormonal spikes that come with pregnancy can also cause a major increase in oil production and changes in your skin chemistry, often resulting in acne flare-ups. In addition, many women who rely on hormonal birth control to keep their acne at bay may notice a sudden breakout once this birth control is no longer necessary.

About Me

Meet Steve Walden

I first became really interested in medical subjects when my wife was pregnant with our first baby. I had absolutely no clue what was going on, but I wanted to. I probably asked more questions during the check-ups than she did. If there was an appointment that I couldn't go to, I would have my wife give me a complete play-by-play. I was just really excited and really fascinated with everything. My favorites were the ultrasounds. The fact that I could see our baby and hear her heart beat seemed otherworldly to me. Since my wife's pregnancy, I've kept learning about various medical topics. I love it so much that sometimes I regret not realizing this sooner and going to medical school! But this blog will just have to do.