Feeling Ill? Don’t Self Diagnose

Posted on: 29 December 2015

A post menopausal body can pose a challenge for even the most active, fit woman. Even though the scale may stay the same, weight redistributes as people age. Lean muscle and bone mass are lost as part of the aging process, resulting in the body carrying a higher percentage of fat. For most women, during menopause, fat seems to deposit itself in the stomach area. Do you now find yourself in this position and considering a tummy tuck?
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Posted on: 12 December 2015

It takes a lot of work, patience, and time to recover from a total knee replacement surgery. However, the long rehabilitation process keeps scar tissue from affecting your mobility. Learn what to expect on your road to recovery. Short-Term Recovery After your surgery, you'll most likely remain in the hospital for a few days so that the staff can monitor your progress and give you medication to help manage your level of pain.
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Posted on: 27 November 2015

A colonoscopy is a medical screening that many people will need to have done at some point their lives. Specifically, a colonoscopy refers to a screening of the colon using a long, flexible tube with an attached camera. If you've been told by your doctor that you need to have a colonoscopy done, he or she will provide you with specific guidelines to follow. As a general rule, however, you should also keep some basic dos and don'ts in mind in the days prior to your colonoscopy.
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Posted on: 9 November 2015

You know that when you bring your new puppy home, there's a good chance he or she will have worms. That's what you've heard, anyway. You're not that concerned. The worms will just give him diarrhea and a bloated tummy, and you'll go to the pet store for worm medicine. Right? Wrong. What you don't know can hurt your new pup. In fact, it can kill. Here's what you need to know now, to prevent possible heartache later.
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