Skechers Shape-ups have become more popular in recent years as people look for ways to get in shape without the hitting the gym, but new reports about the toning shoes suggest they may do more harm than good. Shape-Ups have a unique “rocker” design that forces the legs to work different muscle groups, which promotes […]
5 Simple Ways to Schedule a Doctor’s Appointment
In the past, we’ve shown you how to prepare your house for surgery and how to keep the surgeon away, but today we want to highlight the simplest ways to schedule a doctor’s visit: 1) Check out the website –It’s always a good idea to check out your doctor’s website before calling to set up […]
10 Medical Errors that Shaped the Standard of Care, Part 2
Roughly one week ago, we examined five medical errors that shaped the standard of care. From advances in trauma response to improvements in prenatal care, the medical landscape has seen a variety of needed changes. Today, we take a look at five more mistakes that revolutionized patient care. 6. Fatal Allergies – Allergies were sometimes overlooked […]
1 in 6 Contract Food-Borne Illnesses Each Year
A new report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that produce accounts for nearly half of all food-borne illness, while poultry comes in as the food source with the most fatal infections. Of the nearly 50 million Americans who contract a food-borne illness, 128,000 people visit the hospital and 3,000 die each […]
10 Medical Errors that Shaped the Standard of Care, Part 1
Much like you and me, doctors aren’t perfect. We love to believe that the people operating on our bodies never make mistakes, but that’s not the case. Although mistakes are made, sometimes they shift the medical landscape and save countless lives down the road. Below we examine five medical mishaps that changed the standard of care for […]
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