Urgent Care Blog

Study Puts to Rest How to Relieve Lower Back Pain While Sleeping

If lower back pain keeps you awake at night, now you can take a stand against painful, sleepless nights. A new study presented at the 2017 annual meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has revealed some interesting research on how to relieve lower back pain while sleeping. For years, it’s often been assumed that lack of sleep due to the pain could simply be resolved by finding better sleeping positions… Read More

It’s Likely That Your Home Blood Pressure Monitor Reading Is False

A new study revealed that the majority of home blood pressure monitors dispense inaccurate readings. This is extremely upsetting because high blood pressure is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. And millions of people concerned about blood pressure rely on these home blood pressure machines to determine whether they are at risk for cardiac disease, heart attack, stroke, and kidney damage. With so… Read More

Why There’s Still a Lot of Work Needed to Reduce Workplace Accidents

Picture this...you’re busy on the job and suddenly have a debilitating accident. In an instant, you’re in severe pain and may have a crippling injury that keeps you out of work for weeks, months, or longer. You not only suffer the physical and mental repercussions, but also the financial loss of the wages you need to live. And even worse, your accident could even be lethal. It’s bone-chilling to hear, but it… Read More

How to Avoid Mosquito Bites and Take the Bite Out of Being Bitten

Even though the fall season is right around the corner, it will continue to feel like summer in Florida with very warm temperatures, extremely high humidity, and rain almost every day. These weather conditions make our beautiful tropical paradise into the ideal breeding ground for swarms of mosquitoes. And with so many different activities, holidays, and gatherings leading both residents and visitors to spend a lot… Read More

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