Health Care

Finding a family practice physician is not difficult, but finding one who has the reputation you desire with a personality that works well with yours can be challenging. If you are looking for a...

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease that affects 3 to 5 percent of the population. Those afflicted feel deep muscle pain, which can increase in intensity with stress, anxiety or exertion. Other...

Let's face it, we all know by now that we are in a recession. Everyone is some how affected and it can and will take a toll on our lives and health. A little pampering will go a long way to help...

The term "general practitioner" is a common one and may refer to individuals working in a variety of fields, such as attorneys, hypnotists, therapists and even psychics. The more common use,...

A family nurse practitioner is a registered nurse (RN) who provides many of the same medical services that a family physician provides. They can also write prescriptions and treat a wide variety...

Family health history is an integral part of your overall health care. It provides a window into the types of diseases you might potentially be at risk for and thus alert your physician to take...

Finding a family physician that will meet your personal needs is not an easy task. You will need to put some time and effort into the process so start early and make sure that there is always...

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in our society. There are hereditary factors that contribute to the risk of developing certain diseases, including heart disease. You cannot...

You are sniffing and wheezing. These are symptoms of the flu and cold season, which are right around the corner! With a bit of some knowledge and advice, you can keep your family flu-free this season!

When we talk about family we think about our parents, siblings and spouses. A family, however, is not just a group of people connected by consanguinity, affinity or co-residence alone. There must...

There certainly is no time for mistakes when a fire strikes. It can take less than two minutes for smoke fumes to overcome a child or an adult. Please read these instructions to create a Home...

While coping with a daughter with cancer I discovered that there isn't a whole lot of information out there that addresses ways that families can cope. So I set about to find some ways that I...

When we think of someone coping with the after effects of having a stroke, we often focus on the stroke victim. However, here are a few ways that family members and caregivers can also cope with...

Of the more than 22 million people living in Texas, each one will likely need the services of a doctor at some point in life. Family practice doctors are an excellent choice of care-provider for...

A recent survey by the Utah Primary Care Network found respondents "in general are in poorer health than the U.S. general population, especially among those respondents over age 35." Having a...

The health status of Tennessee residents ranks consistently near the bottom when compared to that of other states. In April 2004, the Get Healthy Tennessee initiative was launched to encourage...