When Your Doctor Isn't In: How Urgent Care Can Help
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17 May 2017
If you need medical care but your doctor doesn't have any openings, urgent care can help. While it is usually recommended that you call your primary care doctor first, circumstances don't always make this possible. If you are away on vacation or it's the weekend and your doctor isn't in, a trip to urgent care can take care of your medical needs without having to go into the emergency room. You won't have to spend as much time waiting for care at urgent care.
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How To Treat Bloating Caused By Liver Disease
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17 May 2017
It is common to ignore the signs of an expanding waistline or just feeling full after eating. Many people feel that bloating is normal. However, it can be a sign of something more serious. This condition causes the abnormal buildup of fluid in your stomach and pelvic. Read on to find out how to treat bloating or ascites caused by liver disease.
What Is Liver Disease?
Your liver is responsible for many essential functions that occur within your body.
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Understanding Text Neck And How To Reduce Discomfort
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13 May 2017
If you use your smartphone for hours every day, like most Americans, then you may have generally poor posture when you use your phone. You can then develop something called text neck. If you want to know what this is and how you can reduce your discomfort, keep reading.
What Is Text Neck?
When you look at your cell phone and hold it in front of you, you likely hold the phone down below your chest.
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The Connection Between Male Obesity And Esophageal Cancer: And How To Minimize It
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28 April 2017
Being overweight is a problem that affects many men around the world. It causes a lot of serious health problems, one of which is esophageal cancer. While not as regularly discussed as prostate cancer, it can be a dangerous problem for men who are obese.
Obesity When Young Increases Esophageal Cancer Risk
Studies have shown that being overweight in the 20s and obese later in life can seriously impact the chance of developing esophageal cancer.
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