How To Get More Out Of Your Annual Physical

Physicians are busy people, and with so many patients on their list each day, it can sometimes seem like they are flying through your appointment and rushing you out of the office. It certainly helps to look for a primary care physician who seems to take their time and offer more one-on-one attention to patients. However, when it comes to getting more out of your annual checkups, some of the burden lies on you—not just on the physician. Read More 

3 Things Diabetics Need To Know About Angina Pectoris

Angina pectoris, also called angina, is chest pain that occurs when your heart muscle doesn't get enough blood flow. This condition is a major problem for people with diabetes. Here are three things diabetics need to know about angina pectoris. What are the signs of angina pectoris? Angina pectoris leads to pain and discomfort in your chest. This discomfort can vary significantly; some people say it feels like indigestion, while others say it feels like their chest is being squeezed or crushed. Read More 

3 Vaccines To Get Before Your Trip To Egypt

Egypt is home to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Valley of the Kings, and other exciting tourist destinations, but unfortunately it's also home to some unpleasant, yet vaccine-preventable diseases. To avoid becoming seriously ill while you're exploring the wonders of Egypt, you need to get vaccinated before your trip. Here are three vaccines that you need before you go to Egypt. Tetanus Tetanus is a disease that causes severe muscle spasms, convulsions, and even death. Read More 

Preparing For Your LASIK Surgery: Four Important Steps To Take

LASIK surgery can seem almost magical. You go from having blurry vision to clear vision in the matter of a day or two. You don't have to worry about glasses or contacts anymore, and you can finally see clearly as soon as you wake up in the morning! In order to ensure these great results, it is important that you fully follow your eye doctor's instructions prior to your LASIK procedure. Read More 

What You Need To Know About Trapped Wind After a Colonoscopy

For many people, trapped wind is a common and unpleasant side effect following a routine colonoscopy. While the symptoms will often quickly subside, you might need help to get over this symptom. Find out how wind gets trapped in your body after a colonoscopy, and learn more about the steps you can take to ease the problem. What causes trapped air after a colonoscopy The doctor inserts a long, flexible instrument called a colonoscope through your rectum and then carefully moves the instrument around the curves of your colon. Read More