If you are injured or have a medical condition that impairs your ability to do your job, you may need to have an evaluation to determine when you can return to work. A Functional Capacity Evaluation or exam is a set of tests that are designed to evaluate your physical condition. These are a comprehensive…
Many people suffer from bursitis, an inflammation of the bursa sac located between tissues to reduce friction. Typical found in joints, bursitis is a painful condition that can be caused by repetitive motion, impact or other serious injury. It can happen to anyone of any age, although it is more common as you grow older.…
You probably know that millions of people use Botox to reduce lines and wrinkles, helping them look younger. However, there are many interesting facts about Botox that you may not know. For starters, this bacterial toxin was first used for medical treatments in the 1970’s, although it did not become a household name until many…
If you are among the many who have never tried acupuncture, you may not know what is fact and what is fiction about this procedure. This technique has been used for thousands of years to heal many ailments, yet it is still shrouded in myths about how it works. Here are five of those myths…
Even with stringent diet and exercise, sometimes it can be almost impossible to get the swimsuit body you want for those beautiful summer days on the beach. For many, liposuction is a solution to remove excess fat from problem areas that are resistant to other fat loss efforts. When performed by an experienced cosmetic surgeon,…
Have you ever contracted nail fungus? It is estimated that one on five people will be afflicted with this disease at some point in their lives. It can be embarrassing, painful and frustrating to treat, with many people struggling to rid themselves of the fungal problem for years with ineffective over-the-counter treatments. Here are five…
Smart phones have made it easy to look great in photos using filters to soften skin and hide blemishes. Of course, this does not change how you look in person. If you are plagued with large pores, brown spots or other skin blemishes, there is a way to get photo-perfect skin in real life: Laser…
As summer approaches, many people are dreading the hotter temperatures for one major reasons: excessive underarm sweat. Although everyone sweats, if you are a person that suffers from excessive sweating, you know how embarrassing this problem can be. If you have tried every antiperspirant and still end up with wet, stained shirts on warm days,…
Most women understand the importance of mammograms for early breast cancer detection. What many may not know is the benefits of new technology that can make mammograms more accurate and safer. In the last two years, mammograms have went from 2D images to 3D and have added in the benefit of C-View imaging software, which…
If you have been struggling to become pregnant, you may be concerned about the possibility of female infertility. While some couples can easily become pregnant, many others struggle to conceive, with about one-third of infertilities diagnosed as solely female. There are many effective options available with modern medical technology to help woman achieve a healthy…
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