Online socialization is part of everyday life. Thanks to smartphones, the internet is always just a tap or two away, leading to a drastic increase in the amount of time adolescents and young adults spend online. According to the Pew Research Center, nine in ten U.S. teens use social, with close to half admitting to […]
Gambling addiction, also known as problem gambling or gambling disorder, is a disease that plagues many people’s lives – from finances to physical and mental well-being. Unfortunately, now more than ever before, this risk is ever-present with access to casinos and the growing popularity of online gambling. Similarly to other forms of addiction, problem gambling […]
If you‘re suffering from back pain or neck pain, you’ve likely considered chiropractic treatment as a potential pain relief option. But, does insurance cover a chiropractor? The short answer is sometimes; it depends on your insurance coverage and in some cases the type of care you need — and why. Regular chiropractic treatment is a […]
Get the most out of your annual physical exam by knowing the most important questions to ask your healthcare provider.
Feelings of anxiety can get the best of us from time to time. If you have an anxiety disorder, ADHD, or suffer from panic attacks, it’s important to seek medical advice from a mental health professional. That said, you also have to be able to manage your mental health in daily life by developing coping […]
Depression and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are both common mental health conditions that young adults and adolescents experience. However, while they share some common symptoms, they are different things. A diagnosis of ADHD does not automatically mean a depression diagnosis – however, the two are often comorbidities. Understanding the link between ADHD and depression […]
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine that has become increasingly popular over the last few years. From relieving stress to clearing sinuses, patients turn to acupuncturists to feel better — a route that is not usually considered in conventional medicine but has been used for thousands of years! However, acupuncture that works with acupuncture points […]
Looking to fix posture issues? Maybe you’ve tried everything from strengthening exercises to pressure-applying vests and haven’t seen any progress. Poor posture not only causes pain; it can also cause self-confidence issues. When nothing seems to help, struggling to find a fix that works can feel hopeless. But can a chiropractor help with poor posture […]
It can be hard to know the differences between all the various roles in the medical field. Nurse practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) seem similar enough to cause confusion if you’re not a healthcare professional. They do many of the same things for the patient population, but their career path is slightly different, including […]
If you or a loved one are struggling with mental health issues, it’s important to know how to talk about them. For those outside of the medical field, using the terms mental illness vs. mental disorder can cause some confusion. Let’s break it down.
