7 Effective Ways to Stop the Common Cold in Its Tracks The common cold lives up to its name by being the most common virus in the United States.  Affecting about a billion people annually, the common cold is often most prevalent in the fall and winter months, which is why we’ve seen an uptick … Continued

If you’ve ever experienced a tight feeling in your chest, you’re not alone. In fact, chest tightness is a common complaint felt by thousands of patients who visit urgent care and the emergency room each year. From anxiety or acid reflux to a pulled muscle or a respiratory illness, chest tightness has many underlying causes. … Continued

It’s that time of year again: cold and flu season. While most people experience colds during the fall and winter seasons, they can occur at any time of the year.  In fact, on average, adults experience two to three colds per year, with children experiencing even more. With the common cold living up to its … Continued

At one point or another, we’ve been asked to provide a urine sample at the doctor’s office.  Whether it was to check on or confirm pregnancy or rule out an infection based on symptoms, testing our urine can tell medical professionals a lot about what is going on with our bodies at any given time.  … Continued

Direct trauma to any part of the body can be extremely harmful, especially when it leads to internal bleeding. Understanding the signs and symptoms of internal bleeding is critical in helping you or a loved one get the treatment you need sooner. If you’ve recently experienced trauma due to an accident, it is crucial to … Continued

If you are sick, experiencing pain or have had a recent injury, there are various ways that medical professionals can check on your health, rule out possible causes, and provide a more comprehensive and precise diagnosis. One way to do all these things is through x-ray imaging. At some point in your life, you’ll probably … Continued

Everyone bruises at some point. Most often, bruises are nothing to worry about outside of the minor pain or marking they may cause. For most, bruises have no underlying conditions or serious concerns and often last only a couple of weeks. In rare instances, bruising could indicate something more serious. Whether you’re living with an … Continued

Gatorade has been a popular sports drink since 1965, when a group of scientists at the University of Florida was on the hunt for a way to restore hydration in college athletes after an assistant football coach became concerned with the effects of the heat on his team. Its taste wasn’t widely loved in the … Continued

When you visit the doctor for your annual physical exam or visit the gym to begin a training regimen, you may have encountered the physical measurement of BMI. Along with your weight, this specific numbered percentage helps doctors, trainers and even yourself determine where your current weight and height align on the meter for ideal … Continued

Anyone can bruise at any point in their lifetime. In fact, most everyone does. Nearly 55% of those who bruise easily are considered healthy otherwise, with no underlying health conditions. Although bruises are generally not something to worry about or seek urgent care for, bruises may require medical attention if they cause swelling, even if … Continued