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Urology and Covid-19
What can the coronavirus do to you? The effects of COVID-19 have been well-documented. Scientists have studied the coronavirus family more than any other disease in recent memory. But what can it do to your urological system? Your urology is an important part of your body. As you seek to...
Dehydration
Did you know that up to 60 percent of the adult human body is made up of water? Water is an essential part of a healthy, functioning body. It helps remove waste and toxins, balance your brain's chemicals, deliver oxygen to your body, and so much more. Without it, we...
Why Would You Need to See a Urologist
When was the last time that you considered visiting a urologist? For many people, the answer is "never". Even when people have complications with their bladder, they often leave the task up to their general practitioners or get too embarrassed to contact anyone at all.Ā If this sounds like you,...
5 Healthcare Trends to Expect in 2021
While the past year may have been the hardest one yet for the American healthcare industry, it did spur a lot of great changes for the sector. 2020 led to the rapid adoption of trends that were just coming to the fore in the industry, such as a greater focus...
Living With High-Risk Individuals During COVID-19
You need to take extra precautions if your household includes someone who is at higher risk of severe illness from Covid-19. That is a person who, when infected, has a higher likelihood of hospitalization, intensive care, intubation or mechanical ventilation, or death. Luckily, there are simple steps that you can...
Diabetes Apps
For those living with diabetes, itās critical to manage health in every facet of life, including diet, exercise, andāof courseāblood sugar monitoring. Thankfully, we live in an age where plenty of options are available to help us manage these things with much less difficulty than it was even just a...
What To Do If You Have Covid-19
While we have all become familiar with COVID-19 over the last year, if you have received a positive diagnosis it suddenly becomes more real.Ā Understandably, you may be concerned about the possible effects of contracting the virus. The good news is that most can recover at home and up to...
Having a Baby During COVID-19
If you've become pregnant during the pandemic, you've probably experienced a wide range of emotions -- including the feeling that this experience wasn't quite what you expected especially compared to pre-Covid births. What Has Changed When Having A Baby During Covid? Restricted Access For Friends And Family Even though so...
Mental Health After Life-Changing Diagnosis
Whether itās cancer, a serious injury or heart disease, receiving a life-changing diagnosis is never easy. More often than not, worry and depression begin to set in as your mind begins playing out the worst-case scenarios upon hearing the news. Depression and anxiety are serious concerns for individuals who receive...
New Virtual Programs For Mental Health
Thanks to COVID-19, we have had to get creative with our mental health programs, and that means moving to the virtual world. For some people, talking to a therapist online is a better option as they feel less anxiety and stress than meeting in person. If you're someone that is...
How Resolutions Have Changed Since COVID-19
Absolutely no one knew 2020 would unravel the way it did.Ā A year ago, you were probably staring wide-eyed at the TV screen watching the ball drop, surrounded by your friends and family. It's no surprise that this year may look a little different.Ā Instead of family, you may be...
Why it's important to follow a daily catheterization schedule
Using an intermittent catheter to empty your bladder can give you the freedom to do things you just couldnāt with a permanent catheter. The key to successfully using an intermittent catheter is to follow a daily catheterization schedule. A daily catheterization schedule can ensure that your bladder is emptied regularly...