According to the American Dental Association, there are over 201,000 dentists in America. What sort of procedures do all of these dentists do? Becky Gerber, founder of the Academy of Dental Practice Careers, takes a closer look. The most common dental procedure is the oral exam or check-up. This assesses the overall health of a […]
Caring for aging family members can be a challenge, especially as the level of care they need can increase as they grow older. Caregivers can help by planning for their loved one’s needs and understanding some of the most common issues that the aging population deal with. Responding to your aging family member’s needs and […]
In a recent video on YouTube called How Binocular Vision Dysfunction Can Cause Anxiety, Dr. Cheryl Berger Israeloff of the Neurological Center of New York discusses the topic. Symptoms of binocular vision dysfunction are blurry or double vision, light sensitivity, squinting, tiredness from reading, eye strain, restless sleep, dizziness, and anxiety when driving. This is […]
In this video, you will learn about podiatric care. As we get older, it is important to take care of our feet. Many people neglect their feet. Video Source In order to continue to get the most out of life, take care of your feet and practice self-care. A healthy adult can keep their feet […]
The primary goal of any family unit is to ensure that they enforce best practices that enhance their safety and health status. Maintaining safety and good health is no easy feat. A checklist helps you ensure that you leave nothing to chance. There is no one size fits all approach when it comes to providing […]
In the last century, advances in science have provided insights into many skin issues. And when the average person has over 300 million skin cells, that’s a lot of skin to learn about. Despite modern medical advances, there are still myths that persist about different skin conditions. Let’s bust a few of them. Acne Is […]
If you have a child, you understand the importance of taking care of their teeth in order to prevent cavities. They may not understand this as much and even shrug off the necessity of going to kids dentists. But even if you do understand, you may not know everything there is to know about cavities. […]
Taking care of your skin is an essential part of taking care of yourself. But what happens when you need to remove a skin tag? While it may seem like an ordeal, the truth is that skin tags are incredibly common. They’re also benign and typically only need to be removed if you want them […]
The world of PPE has changed quite a bit during the last year and a half. Things like face masks and face shields have become incredibly commonplace. But how are face shields helping us prevent the spread of disease? Are they beneficial in schools and other settings? Here’s what you need to know. Face shields, […]
Obtaining results in a PCR Lab is crucial to delivering the desired service. In a PCR lab setup, learn how to minimize and avoid contamination through this video. Contamination usually comes from two sources: cross-contamination or carry-over contamination from a previous PCR sample. Video Source Obviously, this should be avoided at all costs. To prevent […]