As we age, our lifestyle and our body changes. The rate of muscle loss in the over age 50 population is significantly greater than those under the age of 50. A large percentage of people over the age of 50 have too little muscle and too much fat. This could lead to...
What Is Regenerative Medicine?
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Profits of the Top 5 Publicly Traded Health Insurance Companies
UnitedHealth Group 2021 Profit $17.3B2021 Q4 Profit $4.1B CVS Health 2021 Profit $7.9B2021 Q4 Profit $1.3B Anthem 2021 Profit $6.1B2021 Q4 Profit $1.1B Cigna 2021 Profit $5.4B2021 Q4 Profit $1.1B Centene 2021 Profit $1.3B2021 Q4 Profit $0.6B Source:...
The Importance of the Doctor-Patient Relationship
Healthcare is all about people. When a doctor and patient have a high quality relationship, better healthcare is a likely outcome. Let’s take a look at what makes for a positive doctor-patient relationship and why it is important. Better doctor-patient relationships...
What is Stem Cell Therapy?
Have you heard of Stem Cell Therapy, but aren’t exactly sure what it is? We can help! Today we provide an overview of what Stem Cell Therapy is and what it can be useful for. Stem cells, sometimes referred to as master cells, are essentially the raw materials of the...
Common Causes of Back Pain
Do you suffer from back pain? You’re not alone. It is estimated that 80% of adults experience back pain at some point in their lives and around 8% have severe lower back pain. This pain can get worse over time and it can negatively affect quality of life. Acute back...
What is Platelet-Rich Plasma?
Have you heard the term platelet-rich plasma or PRP, but aren’t sure what it actually is? Let’s fix that! Today we explore what PRP is and how it can be used. Let’s start with plasma. Plasma is the liquid portion of blood. It makes up approximately 55% of blood (the...
Major Medical Advances That Have Improved Life Expectancy
Did you know the life expectancy in the United States has increased from 68.14 in 1950 to 79.05 in 2022? Greater public education on health matters, increased focus on personal health, and major medical advances have all played key roles in improving life expectancy....
The Risks and Benefits of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, also known as NSAIDs, are medications used to relieve pain, lower fever and reduce swelling. These are non-opioid analgesics. Some NSAIDs are prescription and some are over-the-counter. Common examples include ibuprofen, naproxen,...
An Overview of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy is an important component of many medical treatment courses. Did you know there are over 300,000 licensed physical therapists in the United States? That speaks to the power of and the need for physical therapy. Today we take a brief look at what...