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Choosing Better Medical Care

• 3 Reasons To Consider An IUD

  30 December 2017

  Choosing the best form of birth control can be a challenge. You want something that effectively prevents unwanted pregnancy while also having few side effects. While hormonal birth control pills can lead to side effects such as mood swings and nausea in some women, an IUD (inter-uterine device) can be a convenient alternative. Here are a few of the biggest reasons to consider an IUD for your birth control needs: An IUD is Convenient

• Three Reasons Not To Take Alcohol Abuse Lightly

  28 December 2017

  If you have a family member, whether it's a spouse or a child, who is abusing alcohol, you may have a number of different reactions to this situation. Some people may be relieved that their loved one isn't abusing a seemingly more dangerous substance, such as an illegal drug. However, you should make sure that you don't take the presence of alcohol abuse in your home lightly. Despite its legality, alcohol can be a dangerous substance that can cause a lot of trouble for your family member.

• MCAT: A Closer Look For Prospective Medical Students

  28 December 2017

  If you are thinking about a career in medicine, even if it is veterinarian medicine, the MCAT will be one of the tests you have to complete before you can be accepted into a medical school training program. MCAT (The Medical College Admission Test) is a test that has been used for decades to determine if a student has what it takes to get into the field of medicine. As a student, getting familiar with the MCAT is one of the things you will need to do well in advance if you know you want to enter medical school at some point.

• 3 Ways To Protect Yourself While Surfing

  28 December 2017

  When learning to surf, you are most likely taking surf lessons, renting or purchasing a wet suit and board, and taking the time to perfect your technique. While focusing on these details, be sure to not overlook the importance of also protecting yourself physically. Without the appropriate precautions, surfing can damage your eyes, ears, and skin thanks to the combination of salt water, high-impact waves, and sun exposure. Here are a few ways to protect yourself without sacrificing the joys of surfing:

• Keeping Your Eyes Healthy

  28 December 2017

  You want to do your part to make sure you are taking proper care of your eyes, so you can hopefully avoid certain eye conditions that are preventable. Here are some of the things that you should be doing for your eyes: Make sure you get a comprehensive eye exam You want to be sure you have a full comprehensive eye exam done on your eyes annually. This is the best thing that you can do for your eyes because it can help certain problems to be caught very early on, so they can be promptly and properly treated.