Without good communication between doctors and patients, health suffers. Are you prepared for your next checkup?
Tag: Tips on Staying Healthy
The Perils of the Great Outdoors
Don’t let a tick spoil the fun of a camping trip. Learn how to avoid them, check for them, and remove them before you set up camp.
Restless Leg Syndrome
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations Restless Leg Syndrome has lately been in the news as researchers make strides in understanding the neurological disorder five to ten percent of Americans suffer from. Once famously described as “the jimmy legs” on Seinfeld, the actual condition is less amusing than the “show about nothing” portrays. […]
Is Raw Milk a Safe Bet?
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations As part of his duties as a professor of chemistry at the University of Lille, French scientist Louis Pasteur was tasked with using his knowledge to help solve practical problems encountered by local industries. When the father of a student asked for assistance in his efforts to […]
Savor the Season
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations Summer in Georgia is a bountiful time. Farmers parked on the side of the road peddle produce, and their presence can cause a traffic jam usually only seen on 285. In the summer, the cash crop Atlantans crave is a fresh peach. The thought of a ripe […]
Considering the Herd
To vaccinate, or not to vaccinate? The decision has far reaching consequences, and affects more people than you might expect.
Show Some Summer Lovin’ to Your Skin
Most of us relish a tan, but that’s a mistake. There are more new cases of skin cancer every year than there are of breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancers combined.
Good and Dirty
Our cleaning supplies tout their germ-killing prowess. We like to clean and for good reason. But how far should we take our war on germs?
Get Fit in Atlanta
This is an active city! There are lots of groups dedicated to bringing people together to get fit and get to know one another.
Healthy Bank Accounts
Neglecting your health negatively affects your bank account. Preventable diseases cost Americans billions of dollars every year.
Flu Season Starts Early and Hits Hard
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations 2013 has brought with it a severe flu season. After 700 reported cases of influenza and four flu-related deaths, the mayor of Boston declared a state of emergency in the city. At this same time last year, there were only 70 reported cases of the flu. Higher […]
