Do You Know the Warning Signs of Lung Cancer?
Lung cancer is one of the deadliest diseases for both men and women. Although smoking can greatly increase your risk, you don't have to be a smoker to develop a tumor in the lung. In the last 20 years, as the number of people who smoke has drastically decreased, the number of new cases of lung cancer has risen 23%. Learning the warning signs is important and could help save your or a loved...Read More
A Fall at Home Can Cost the Bank: Why Emergency Transportation Membership Is So Important
Did you know that a staggering 1 in 4 Americans over the age of 65 falls each year? Falls in adults aged 65+ are the leading cause of head injuries and broken hips, with 1 in 10 falls resulting in serious injuries such as hip fracture, subdural hematoma, or traumatic brain injury. And falls result in more than 2.8 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over...Read More
To Fill or To Crown, That is the Question
Sometimes you go to the dentist because you’re aware of pain and think you probably have a cavity. No problem, you think: you’ll need a filling. To your surprise, your dentist says your best option to protect the tooth is with a crown. Your dentist isn’t trying to charge you more money for a similar need. This brief discussion will give you a better understanding of the...Read More
A Reason to Smile When You Need A Root Canal?
Maybe you broke a tooth or filling while biting into food. Maybe you suddenly became aware of pain below a tooth when you ate or drank something hot or cold. Or a filling you have fails. No matter what, when a dentist tells you that you need a root canal, it’s natural to have questions. What are the benefits of a root canal rather than pulling the tooth? Is there a dental plan that...Read More