Over 40: Taking Control of Your Health

Posted on: 20 July 2021

People of any age can suffer from hearing loss, but it typically affects older adults. If you suspect that you're becoming hard of hearing, an audiologist can conduct a hearing test that will diagnose the presence and severity of the hearing loss. From there, your audiologist can help you discover your options. Hearing aids can help people with hearing loss listen to the world around them. Here are four things that you can expect when you take advantage of hearing aid services:
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Posted on: 16 June 2021

Many young children have speech impediments and articulation disorders. If your child's speech is lagging behind his or her peers of similar age, your child's pediatrician may recommend a speech screening with a speech-language pathologist. Depending on the results, speech therapy may be needed to help improve your child's speech. In speech therapy, your child will work with a speech-language pathologist to reach his or her individual goals. As a parent, there are things that you can do to assist your child.
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Posted on: 13 May 2021

Gout is a painful type of arthritis that commonly affects the big toe. The condition comes and goes, and the flares come on suddenly. Gout often flares up at night, making it impossible to sleep due to the burning pain. If you've been having pain, swelling, or redness around your big toe joint, consult a rheumatologist for a diagnosis and treatment. Here's how a rheumatologist tests for gout and treats it.
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Posted on: 12 April 2021

How often do you take your child for growth monitoring and medical examination? Does your child have a recurring or a stubborn illness? If yes, do not wait for it to persist to visit a physician for a checkup. Most childhood diseases are prevented by vaccination. Here are some conditions that may require you to take your child to a pediatric clinic: 1. Abdominal pain Children and infants may suffer from persistent abdominal pains.
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