Most of us associate inflammation with some kind of bodily injury or arthritis. But did you know that inflammation can also signal other health issues? If your body has excess inflammation, it will signal you in different ways, trying to notify you that something is amiss in your system. While there may be times when … Read more
It’s no secret that many of us aren’t getting enough sleep and turn to sleep medications for help. Almost forty million Americans get insufficient sleep. They might have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restful sleep. Lack of sleep can lead to poor health, including lack of focus, drowsiness during the day, and weight … Read more
Sleep may seem like a luxury when you’re pulling long shifts and trying to keep up with your family’s schedule. However, it’s an absolute necessity for your emotional and physical health, not to mention your professional success. We’ve put together six steps that move you closer to that full seven to nine hours of sleep. … Read more
Did you know that strokes are more common in women compared to men? In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in five women will have a stroke in her lifetime. Unlike men, women don’t always get noticeable signs. As a result, they are not apt to seek medical help. … Read more
In today’s society we have an app for everything. You can download one to measure steps. Another helps set a schedule for newborns. You can use one for register rewards at hundreds of stores. There are even some to learn or translate foreign languages. In this article I’m not talking about a specific app as … Read more
Back in May 2019 we published an article on vaccinations. With the increase in the outbreak of the measles, it seems prudent to update our readers on the specifics of your risks of exposure. This is information provided by the CDC and in no way suggests you should or should not get the vaccine for … Read more
There are individuals in the healthcare profession who reach a crossroad where they wonder if they should become a nurse practitioner or a physician assistant. But how do you decide? You want to make an informed decision and to do that you want to understand the difference between the two positions. Neither a nurse practitioner … Read more
by Holly Helscher, Ph.D. When I was asked to give a product review for The Apprentice Doctor’s Suturing Course and Training kit, I readily agreed. As someone who provided oversight for nursing, surgical technology, medical assisting and veterinary technology programs, I was eager to see if the kit was something I could recommend for these … Read more
“You have great teeth like your grandpa,” my mother said to me one day after one of my visits to the pediatric dentist. “But your sister is another story.” Back then I didn’t overthink what she said. I was only eleven, and all I wanted to hear after going to the dentist was, “No cavities.” … Read more
Dental technicians, also known as dental laboratory technicians are individuals trained to manufacture dental prosthetics like bridges, crowns, and dentures. Dental technicians have no face-to-face contact with dental patients. They follow a dentist’s written and verbal directives for a patient much like a pharmacist follows a doctor’s prescription when filling a medication. Areas of responsibility … Read more