What is a Private Duty Nurse? In the world of healthcare, there are a ton of different professionals and it is easy to get confused. Many can offer skilled nursing care, but what separates a private nurse from any other nurse? Private duty nursing is a specialized field of nursing that involves providing one-on-one care […]
How to Feel Healthy, Happy, and Fit As You Age
Guest Post by Peninsula Doctor Getting older is inevitable. But how you feel as you age is largely based on the choices you make. Sure, family history will play a role in your health as you age, but you can make a big impact on your health and wellness by making healthy choices. A healthy […]
How Sugar Affects the Brain
Making healthy choices is becoming harder and harder. Learn how sugar affects the brain and what the healthiest, low-sugar options are.
Multiple Sclerosis and Managing For Heat
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that impacts the central nervous system, resulting in a range of neurological symptoms. Heat sensitivity is a significant issue for those with MS, with about three-quarters experiencing symptom exacerbation in response to heat, such as from hot weather or exercise-induced body temperature increases. This is due to […]
How to Become a Certified Surgical Assistant
Becoming a certified surgical assistant is a way to move out of an entry-level surgical technologist position into a higher-level job that includes leadership responsibilities. The role still assists in the operating room but includes administrative duties critical to patients, employees, and surgical teams. If this interests you, there are a few different ways to […]
Crohn’s Disease
In the United States, there are currently 700,000 people affected by Crohn’s disease (CD). Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation of the digestive system, which is made up of the gastrointestinal tract (abbreviated as the GI tract or digestive tract), the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. Crohn’s can affect any […]
