How To Prevent Neck Pain When Using Devices

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When you spend time looking down at your computer, tablet, or phone, you may notice you have constant neck pain. As you sit with your head tilted down looking at a screen, it can cause you to get muscle strain in your neck. The following are some things you can do to help alleviate neck pain caused by looking at your devices: Elevate Your Screen  When you are looking at your device or computer, consider lifting the screen up to where you are looking at it parallel rather than looking down. Read More»

Lesser-Known Facts About Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Magnetic resonance imaging, also called MRI, is a diagnostic imaging test that generates images of your internal organs, blood vessels, ligaments, muscles, and bones. The MRI machine produces detailed images without the use of ionizing radiation, which is typically used in traditional X-rays. Instead, MRI technology utilizes energy created by radio waves and magnetic fields. While you may be familiar with certain aspects of an MRI test, such as the thumping or banging sounds created in the scanner, you may unfamiliar with some of these lesser-known facts of magnetic resonance imaging. Read More»

Antiviral Flu Treatments Work Best When You Take The Drugs As Soon As You Get Sick

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The flu is a common illness that you may catch occasionally, especially in years with a bad flu season. The flu makes you feel miserable, and it may cause you to miss a few days of work. However, if you’re otherwise healthy, you might get by treating your symptoms at home with over-the-counter medications. If you’re a senior citizen or have a health condition, you should see your doctor as soon as you have symptoms for treatment so you can lessen the severity of your illness. Read More»

Pet Ownership 101 | Compounded Pet Medication

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Any pet owner who has ever had to convince their pet to swallow a pill knows that wrapping it in cheese or covering it in peanut butter does not always work. Pets are smart. Eventually, they realize your deception and just lick the peanut butter off, spitting out the pill. Compounding medicine is designed to succeed where cheese has failed. Here’s what you need to know. What is a compounded pet medication? Read More»

Everything You Need To Know About Hearing Loss Tests And Hearing Aids For Your Child

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Most people think about hearing aids in terms of older adults who have lost their hearing over time due to age or working conditions. Hearing aids are also for children, however. You, your pediatrician, or even your child’s teacher may have noticed that they have difficulty hearing. The first step in helping your child is a hearing loss test. Here’s what you need to know about hearing aids and a hearing loss test. Read More»