How Laser-Assisted Liposuction Is Used To Remove Fatty Deposits Under Your Skin

Laser-assisted liposuction has been gaining in popularity over using traditional liposuction to remove fatty deposits in your body. The laser procedure is less invasive than traditional liposuction since it uses smaller incisions and melts the fatty deposits before removing them. Traditional liposuction scraps the deposits to break them up before suctioning the fatty deposits out with a tiny vacuum. Here is how a surgeon will use the laser-assisted liposuction procedure to remove fatty deposits in your body. Read More 

Wear A Prosthetic? Follow These Tips Nightly To Take Care Of The Amputation Site

If you are an amputee, wearing a prosthetic can be life-changing for you in a good way. However, you do have to take proper care of the skin at your amputation site if you want to prevent infections and other problems. Luckily, following these tips every night before you go to bed can help. Remove the Prosthetic Daily A good-quality prosthetic that fits properly can be extremely comfortable. It can be so comfortable, in fact, that you might feel content wearing it all the time. Read More 

How To Prevent Bladder Issues

Women are particularly susceptible to bladder problems, an often painful and frequently embarrassing issue that can make daily life harder than it needs to be. Fortunately, you may not have to tolerate these problems if you monitor the health of your bladder. You can take steps avoid prevent bladder problems and help keep your bladder healthy throughout your life.  Complete Elimination As a woman, you can help prevent bladder infections by completely emptying your bladder when you urinate. Read More 

Three Foot Ailments That Should Warrant A Visit To The Podiatrist

Issues with your feet can leave you in pain and occasionally embarrassed, but not seeking the help of a medical professional should never be an option. If you feel that your feet aren't as healthy as you'd like, your first phone call should be to a podiatrist's clinic to describe the issue and ask if a podiatry appointment is the right approach to take. In many cases the answer you receive will be positive and you'll be able to promptly make your appointment to start the healing process. Read More 

Protect Yourself: 3 Reasons To Be Regularly Tested For A Sexually Transmitted Infection

Becoming sexually active comes with many risk factors, one of which is the possibility of contracting a sexually transmitted infection. You now have the responsibility to get screened regularly because one in every five Americans will contract a sexually transmitted infection in their lifetime and not even know it. If left untreated, a sexually transmitted infection can lead to other health issues and in worst cases, death. It may seem embarrassing to check, but on the contrary, it is the most responsible thing that a person who is sexually active to do. Read More