health risks




Anesthetic awareness is a phenomenon that continues to trouble medical teams and patients alike. Photo credit: marionbrun; Source: Pixabay
Medical Horrors With October in full swing, like many others, my mind has shifted to the macabre. In fact, I’m of the belief that it’s not spooky season without indulging a little morbid curiosity. On that note, I recently learned about an incredibly disturbing phenomenon that takes place in the […]

What Happens When You Wake Up on the Operating Table?





risks of sitting too long
Is Prolonged Sitting Unhealthy? Many of you have probably heard the phrase “sitting is the new smoking.” But what makes sitting comparable to a habit known to cause many diseases, chronic health conditions, and death? The body needs rest, plus sitting is relaxing! Some people can’t relax without sitting. However, […]

Prolonged Sitting: What Are The Risks?



cardiac rehabilitation
Dealing with heart disease is no joke! As if having a chronic condition wasn’t enough on its own– suffering from heart disease can be detrimental to one’s mental health, social life, physical endurance, and self-esteem. Luckily, there is a way to combat that. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an outpatient program […]

What is a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program?



Another Health Risk Tags Johnson & Johnson Vaccine The FDA’s new warning pertaining to the Johnson & Johnson one-shot COVID-19 vaccine has caused concern throughout the health community. The new warning, issued by the United States Food and Drug Administration, says the shot has been linked to a disease called […]

Johnson & Johnson one-shot COVID-19 vaccine has caused concern



COPD rehabilitation Coverage through Medicare
Pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD may be available to individuals at decreased cost through Medicare Part B coverage. A rehabilitation program provides many benefits to those living with COPD. Slowed disease progression, increased lifespan, a better quality of life, and minimized flareups are some of the ways a rehabilitation program can […]

COPD: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Through Medicare