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How to Prepare for a Doctor's Appointment Addressing Your Anxiety

Anxiety is a scourge of the modern age, affecting around 1 in 5 Australians at some stage in their lifetimes. Although a great many people suffer with anxiety on a daily basis, this doesn't mean that it's an easy condition to live with. People who suffer from anxiety suffer on a spectrum. Some will have certain triggers for anxiety, such as social situations, whereas others will find it practically impossible to get through the day without having a panic attack.

Why You Should Start a Book-Online Doctor Service for Your Clinic

If you just started a clinic, you probably have the basics accomplished, but you may not know the advantage of having a book-online doctor service in place. Below you will learn of these advantages, which can benefit both you and your patients. Saving Time One thing that all patients dislike is having to wait in a queue to see the doctor. Some patients take too long with the doctor, while others take just a few minutes.

Here's What to Know About an MRI

Has your doctor recommended that you should undergo an MRI and you don't have a clue about what it is?  Undergoing any new medical procedure is enough reason to feel apprehensive. This is because you don't know what to expect before, during and after the procedure. Here's what you need to know about an MRI. What Is It?  Are you afraid of invasive procedures that may leave you with painful wounds?

Healthy Cycling: How to Prevent Common Problems and Injuries

Cycling is one of the best low-impact exercises that can help boost your metabolism without breaking a lot of sweat or exerting the muscles. It is also a great way to relax, take your mind off things, and enjoy nature. However, cycling isn't always healthy. It can leave you with body aches, headaches and muscle tension that may take days to heal. The secret to enjoying cycling is ensuring that you do it healthily.

Tapped Out: Vascular Help For Restless Legs Syndrome

Your legs are designed to walk, run, kick, bend and jump just as you intend. However, for around five in every hundred people, this is not the case. Restless leg syndrome (RLS), otherwise known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, forces the sufferer to experience leg cramps and involuntary leg movements throughout the day. There is a range of triggers for RLS, so it is important to consult your GP to identify other health issues.

Top Reasons to Consider Getting Eyelid Surgery

Your eyes are typically a good marker for your life experiences. Thus, it should come as no surprise that, as you age, your eyes will be one of the parts of your body that will depict this ageing process. For some people, the signs of ageing may not be stark, but for others, they may be so significant that it begins to impede the functionality of their eyes. If you find that your eyes are steadily becoming affected, you may want to consider eyelid surgery.

Australian Defence Fit

Before joining the Army branch of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) you will have to undergo some pre-employment medicals and tests. This is to ensure that you are fit and healthy to join a professional organisation that operates across the globe in some of the most hostile environments on earth. Conflict zone deployment puts huge amounts of stress on the body both physically and mentally, and so it's important to prepare yourself as much as possible before you join up.

A Quick Overview of Everything You Need to Know About Stingers

Sometimes known as 'burners', stingers refer to a nerve pinch injury that is often diagnosed as a spinal injury. While the terms 'spinal injury' might conjure up ideas of paralysis and other life-changing bodily damage, the truth is that stingers are not a spinal cord injury and are therefore unlikely to prove to be anything other than a temporary source of pain. In fact, most stingers will clear up without any kind of treatment at all.

What to Do If Your Smile Makes You Cry

Do you believe in first impressions? Evidently, when you meet somebody who you've never met before, you will subconsciously create your own opinion about the person based on visual and audible triggers. One of the main factors you will take into consideration is the authenticity of their smile. It's not surprising, therefore, that people put so much emphasis on their teeth, as they are such a big part of that facial expression.

Questions That Many Patients Have About Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is becoming more popular, as surgeons are being more commonly trained on the equipment needed for this surgery, and the equipment itself is becoming more affordable and easier to use. As a patient, you might still have some qualms about a robotic piece of equipment cutting into you, no matter how much reassurance you might get from your surgeon. Note a few questions that many patients have about robotic surgery, so you can discuss your concerns with your surgeon and why they may recommend this type of procedure for you.