Like their human companions, animals can suffer from heart disease. The most common type of heart disease we see in dogs involves degeneration of the valves of the heart. It is more common in some breeds, for example, cavalier King Charles spaniels, dachshunds and miniature and toy poodles. The heart disease I see in practice… Read More »
Dive Brief: Outpatient facilities, including family medicine and specialty clinics, were targeted by cybercriminals nearly as often as hospitals in the first half of this year, according to a report from cybersecurity firm Critical Insight using HHS data. Among healthcare facilities overall, breaches are occurring nearly twice as often since 2018, and breaches attributed to… Read More »
A 2020 poll of alcohol drinkers in Australia revealed that most drink higher quantities of alcohol while at home. It is a trend that started even before the COVID-19 lockdowns. The Annual Alcohol Poll 2020: Behaviours and Attitudes found that 73 per cent of alcohol drinkers, drank more frequently at home than out at a… Read More »
When and how often you should get your hearing checked depends on several factors. Do you suspect you have hearing loss? Or do you already have documented hearing loss? Your age and job occupation are other big factors. Testing vs. screening for hearing loss Testing is conducted when you, a loved one, or your healthcare provider suspect you… Read More »
Studies have shown that it can be as effective as Valium when it comes to calming you down. Researchers found that lavender increased the amount of slow- and deep-wave sleep in participants. More snuggles. Our Top Picks. Scent, Sleep Aids. East Indian Sandalwood and alpha-santalol odor increase physiological and self-rated arousal in humans. Where to… Read More »
Vitamin B shots are injections that can be prescribed to treat a vitamin B deficiency. This article addresses the importance of maintaining adequate B levels and outlines the benefits and risks associated with B shots. Vitamin B is an essential water-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in many functions in the body, including. B… Read More »