All Posts in "Month: August 2018"

Things to Do Before You Pick a Plastic Surgeon

The decision to get cosmetic surgery can be tough. It may seem simple in the beginning to see that you want change and then you see a photo of someone’s work and you commit to the option, but there are a few things you need to take care of before you dive in with the first person you hear of. Before picking a plastic surgeon, you will want to check with your insurance, save up money, and check the references.

Insurance Check

Most claims get denied simply because they are considered cosmetic. If you can afford insurance that covers cosmetic surgery, then you are well on your way. You will also have to make sure the surgeon’s office you choose accepts your specific insurance. This is stuff you can do before you make your initial appointment. If you don’t have your insurance yet, then maybe you can schedule your consultation… Read More

Mark Green by — August 29, 2018 in health plus

What does vaping and smoking do to athletes?

Usually we don’t link smoking with athletics and sports. The image which we conjure in our minds regarding the sportsmen and smoker is at the most that they’re stars and they will have a celebrity cigar. If you take into account Michael Jordan is a good example that he has been photographed with a cigar in his hand while winning his championships. Can you imagine an athlete taking a drag of tobacco and running around in the field? This can become heavily enticing and this can even lead to heavy coughing. Let’s take a look at the effects smoking and vaping can have on the health of the athletes.

Smoking and athletes – Why is it bad?

Experts have broken down the reasons behind why smoking can be bad for the athletes and sportsmen. The first reason is heart rate as smoking is said to boost the heart rate and … Read More

Terrell Gilkes by — August 29, 2018 in health tips

Learn About Addiction to Drugs

You party hard. Have drinks. Enjoy with your friends.

Well:

If this is a situation once in a month then it’s alright.

But:

The problem lies elsewhere. When you start getting accustomed to this kind of a lifestyle and start practicing daily, drinking and taking in drugs become a habit.

This is when you get addicted to drugs.

Actually:

Addiction is a disease.

What’s worse about addiction is that your brain gets affected. Once you get addicted to it, it becomes impossible for you to keep away from drugs. No matter how much it harms you, drugs become irresistible.

Drug addiction spreads to heroin, cocaine, alcohol, Opioids, and even painkillers.

At first you try out drugs because you feel that it makes you feel good. Initially, you think that you can control the drug intake and its frequency.

But, with time, it takes on to a larger scale.

Even you … Read More

Terrell Gilkes by — August 12, 2018 in health articles