Tag Archive: preventive care


MoneyCost increases and budget limitations weigh heavily on the minds of business leaders. As the United States economy continues to limp along, showing spikes of growth in some sectors, businesses are hesitant to increase spending until they experience a market turnaround or higher demand for their products and services.

Instead, businesses continue to focus on keeping costly expenditures under control, including employee health care benefits. Many are placing an increased emphasis on wellness programs to encourage employees to pursue healthier lifestyles by: View full article »

Chest X-ray DoctorsDoctors often have to make difficult decisions on the type and frequency of medical tests. To diagnose a patient’s health concern, they may need to run several tests to isolate the issue. What if the results are inconclusive? Should they continue to spend money to run additional tests, or wait for the appearance of other symptoms that may provide clues to the nature of the problem? But what if patients want answers now and push for a diagnosis? How should doctors respond? View full article »

PopSugar-sweetened beverages are tasty treats, but can they harm kids’ oral health?

According to the Kick the Can organization, in the United States sugary drinks are produced in 61 brands and represent annual sales of approximately $29 billion. These beverages are available in more than 664 varieties, including sodas, fruit drinks, smoothies, flavored waters and sports drinks. View full article »

dental painIf you have a toothache or oral health concern, how do you resolve the problem? Traditionally most Americans go to their family dentist for dental issues, but a recent report indicates increasing numbers are heading to hospital emergency rooms (ER) for dental problems. View full article »

kid's eyesHow often do you take your eyes for granted? Each day when you wake up, do you assume your eyes will provide the vision needed throughout the day? Do you take necessary precautions to protect your eyes from injury and harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays that can lead to blindness? Review the following suggestions to help you take care of your eyes, so you can enjoy healthy vision throughout life: View full article »

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