Speech pathology is a field of healthcare that deals with the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of communication disorders. Speech pathologists work with people of all ages, from infants to the elderly, who have difficulties with speech, language, or swallowing. Read on to learn more about speech pathology so you can determine if services are right for you or a loved one. Who can provide speech pathology services? Some speech pathology services are offered directly by a speech pathologist.
2 August 2022
Heel pain is one of the most common foot afflictions for many people but is especially prevalent in those who are highly active and on their feet continually. One way to treat heel pain is using custom orthotics. Custom orthotics are uniquely designed shoe inserts that are made to specifically treat your problem. Here are some things you need to know about custom orthotics for heel pain: What Causes Heel Pain?
27 May 2022
If you have an older loved one in your life, then you may be concerned about them falling and seriously injuring themselves. This is a justified concern, as broken hips and other broken bones are quite common in older adults. One thing you can do to help your loved one avoid falls is to enroll them in fall prevention therapy for seniors. Here's what that therapy typically involves. Strengthening Exercises
27 May 2022
If osteoarthritis affects your knees, then you might have tried various ways to relieve your pain and discomfort. If you aren't seeing the improvement you need, then it might help to have sodium hyaluronate injections in your knees. How might this treatment help you manage your arthritic knees? Relieve Your Pain Osteoarthritis in the knees can be painful and uncomfortable. If your knees have some damage, then any movement can send pain signals to the brain.
28 April 2022
Marijuana has come a long way over the past several years. Thanks to extensive research demonstrating the medicinal properties of cannabis, many states have voted to legalize the purchase and use of this powerful natural remedy. Along with this legalization has come the birth of marijuana dispensaries. If you have not yet visited one of these dispensaries, you may be surprised at the wide range of products that they offer. Below you can learn more about some of the products you will have to choose from on your first trip to a medical marijuana dispensary.
28 March 2022
The decision to end a pregnancy by taking the abortion pill is a very personal one. Once you have made this decision, making an appointment with your OBGYN or an abortion pill clinic is the simplest way to get the ball rolling, so to speak. However, there are still a few things that are helpful to know as you prepare to take the pill. You usually take two pills. Although this abortion method is usually referred to as "
28 February 2022
When you first move away to attend a university, you may experience homesickness and stress. You might find it challenging to figure out how to live independently away from your parents for the first time. You also might not know how to balance all of the class obligations that you incur as a full-time college student. In a short time, you might find yourself experiencing anxiety, depression, and despondency. Instead of living with these challenges, you can make use of the available college mental health resources and learn how to live better as a university student.
27 January 2022
If you have osteoarthritis of your knee and have a lot of knee pain, you may be looking for treatment options that will help so you can put off having surgery. While a knee replacement is an option in some cases, if you're leery about surgery or you don't have time for a long recovery, then you might want to consider some of these non-surgical knee osteoarthritis treatments. Hyaluronic Acid Injections Provide Lubrication
17 December 2021
If you have diabetes, then your blood glucose levels may fluctuate between low and high. Too-high or too-low levels of blood sugar come with health complications, some of which can be life-threatening. To help reduce the risk for diabetes-related complications, maintaining tight control over your blood sugar levels is essential. To help you manage your diabetes and to help keep your blood glucose levels stable, consider visiting a community health center where you can speak with a diabetes counselor.
22 November 2021
PrEP has changed the world of HIV prevention. By taking this medication, you can protect yourself from HIV when having sexual contact with a partner who is HIV positive. PrEP can be prescribed by any doctor, but since some primary care doctors are not as familiar with it yet, patients often benefit from scheduling a telemedicine appointment with a doctor who specializes in reproductive health and STD prevention. Here are some tips to help ensure your telemedicine visit for PrEP goes smoothly.
22 October 2021
