Health is wealth, so they say. It is not a wonder that the health industry is one of the most lucrative industries in the world today. This 2009, we have seen how various turn of events in this country gave deep impact on how the health industry works.

Social interaction is and important factor in health and well-being as we age. Nevertheless, seniors often become more, rather than less, isolated. This contributes to depression and illness, which accelerate the cycle of isolation and illness. Older folks and those who care about them must seek out

Leg and feet cramps are very common, especially in adults. Cramps are caused by involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscle group. This continuous contraction causes pain and discomfort and often limits movement.

When you have a hangover, you often feel really tired, dizzy, and nauseous and have a dry mouth and a headache. There are things you can get over the counter that seem to help cure the symptoms of a hangover. The best cure for a hangover, however, is prevention so that you don't have to feel th

Discover the Following 5 Points Only If You Want to Reduce Flatulence Problems! 1. Suffering from flatulence problems is something that remains a major blight on people's lives.

UDS reporting is a late winter ritual for FQHCs around the country. Many healthcare clinics use these reports with the expectation they will match each other as well as match patient and encounter counts coming from their operational systems. The reality is they do not and should not.

Faecal incontinence or bowel incontinence is a subject that is rarely discussed much less understood yet it affects 2% of the world's population and is the principal reason people enter rest homes. This condition can be caused by a number of things some that can be reversed and some that can be

Eczema is a skin condition which is characterized by reddish, itchy, and scaly skin. Researchers said that the primary cause is unknown and there is no cure for this disease. But most people are practicing different home remedies and natural cures for eczema. You just have to identify the causes of

CNA stands for Certified Nursing Assistant. It is one area in the medical field that is in great demand now. The number of CNA's working in hospitals and clinics are on the rise now.

This is the fact that many graduating high school students and college aspirants wants a nurse career in the future. They see this nursing course as their guide for their bright future? But what if this course is over populated? It will still be in demand for college students?

The necessity for medical alert systems. A reliable medical alert system can save a person's life. Many elderly loved-ones can be saved with a medical alert system.

There comes a time in some people's lives when the simplest of tasks becomes incredibly difficult, tasks that most of us take for granted. Washing your hair, getting up from a chair, even climbing up the stairs: eventually gravity takes it's toll, and sometimes gravity wins!

Diagnosing dehydration is not always an easy thing for some people. What about you? There are several things we can use as the basics to detect dehydration. It should be done by the health care practitioner. The examination of the patient has the purpose to assess the level of this condition and fin

If you are suffering from sensitive stomach and have cramps when you eat food, then it is an alarming sign that you are not eating the right thing. Switch over to the fruit diet for some time till things get better. Eating fibre rich food will help you ease your stomach problems.

National Nurses Week is celebrated every year beginning May 6th and ending May 12th on Florence Nightingale's birthday. Today, the holiday is celebrated nation wide and nurse gifts are given in recognition and celebration of National Nurses Week throughout the United States.Any gift that identi

We live in a world where people are living longer and longer lives than we have in the past. There are many older retired people than ever and many are choosing to look into retirement communities. To

If you have any kind of problem standing, then you know how essential aids can be for making bathrooms easier to use. So let's look at some of the many bathroom aids available for showers and bathtubs that can assist disabled individuals...

The time has come for the common citizen to understand the concept involved in assisted living housing, which is entirely different from nursing home care. Having a good concept of it will help them to know where to find the quality of care for the ones they have loved so much for the remaining time

Reading doctor reviews will help consumers avoid some bad experiences. Here are some things to think about.

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of neglect in the elderly is reliant on healthcare professionals being vigilant when dealing with elderly patients. The Travel Nurse has the responsible to recognize the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and to intervene immediately to protect the elderly pat