What’s in a name? When it comes to a Medical Wellness Check-up, the answer is plenty. That’s because with a Medical Wellness Check-up, there is another layer of preventive care to your regularly scheduled annual physical. So what is a Medical Wellness Check-up and who is eligible to have one? Here is what you need to know about this very special benefit and why those who are eligible should take advantage of it. More than a Check-up – a valuable tool Unlike an annual physical which ... [Read More]
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TRICARE, We Proudly Serve Our Veterans
If you serve now or have served in the military, you probably are quite familiar with TRICARE, the military’s healthcare program for uniformed service members, retirees and their families. Accessibility to TRICARE is determined by your current DoD status and includes active duty members and their families, as well as qualified Reserve Component members and retirees. What many people who are new to or unfamiliar with the program may not know is that TRICARE benefits can be accepted by civilian ... [Read More]
Dangers with Internet Self-Diagnostics
It’s tempting to try to diagnose yourself with all of the resources that are available on the internet. However, self-diagnosis – whether assisted by websites on the internet or medical encyclopedias – is greatly prone to error. Doctors go through years of medical school and in-person training with real patients before they are allowed to actually practice medicine, because diagnosing and treating various health conditions is such a complicated endeavor. Self-diagnosis can easily lead to a ... [Read More]
Common Neurological Conditions
Neurological disorders are the largest cause of disability worldwide. The nervous system comprises the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), peripheral nervous system (nerves), and autonomic nervous system (involuntary muscles and glands). Neurological conditions that affect these systems can be the result of trauma, infection, inflammation, or autoimmune response. Some of the most common symptoms of a neurological condition are: Changes in a person’s mood Problems in motor ... [Read More]
Why Managed Weight Loss Is Safer for Patients
Those of us who struggle with our weight have all kinds of stories about taking sketchy diet pills, following a fad diet, or even buying a special exercise machine – and still struggling to lose weight despite our best efforts. The common thread is that these were all self-made attempts done without medical supervision of any type. If you truly desire to lose weight and keep it off in a healthy way, the best way to be successful is with the help of a doctor and a nutritionist or dietitian. ... [Read More]