There's an increasing demand for quick walk-in health care. If you don't feel well for a day, you can head to your city’s express clinic, get some medical attention and go about your business. Minute clinics, urgent care and telemedicine all provide quick medical care for those with colds, flu, injuries and minor ... Read More
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The Mental Health Pitfalls of Fitbits for Consumers
Fitbits are wearable activity monitors that look like a watch but offer a lot more insight when it comes to your daily activity levels and vital signs. Many Apple watches and Garmin brand watches have similar features and are lumped under the moniker of 'Fitbit'. You'll find many variations within these products ... Read More
The Definitive Guide to a Safe & Comfortable Detox from Drugs and Alcohol: Expert Opinion
Medically supervised detox is an important and necessary first step towards recovery from drug or alcohol addiction— yet the process, even in an inpatient residential setting, can also be scary for anyone who has become physically and psychologically dependent on one or more substances. One of the more common fears: ... Read More
How Mental Health Isn’t All in Your Head: The Physical Effects of Mental Illness
In the health care industry, physical health and mental health have often been treated as distinct concepts. What affects a person's mental health has no bearing on their physical status, or at least, this has been the prevailing thought. At FHE Health, we have a unique perspective and a different viewpoint. As a ... Read More
How to Know if Your Child Needs Mental Health Rehab: Things to Look For
Children’s mental health disorders occur when there is a significant change in the way a child behaves, learns or handles their emotions. This often leads to distress of some type, creating difficulty in day-to-day tasks. Behavior disorders, anxiety and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) are the most ... Read More
Drug Profile: Ephedrine
If the name "ephedrine" sounds familiar to you, it may be because you have some familiarity with pseudoephedrine (Sudafed). Pseudoephedrine was a standard antihistamine used to treat sinus colds and allergy symptoms, before becoming heavily regulated due to its potential (as a precursor to methamphetamine) to be ... Read More
The Quest for Perfect Abs: How to Know if It’s Exercise Addiction
Many men and women want to look fit, but an unhealthy obsession with fitness can be an exercise addiction. Those who exhibit this condition spend a significant amount of time focused on body image, exercise methods, and overall physical fitness. This is a type of mental health disorder much like an eating disorder or ... Read More
Antidepressants: A Drug Profile
Updated July 19, 2023 Antidepressants are frequently-used drugs that can address everything from bipolar disorder to depression. Of the population over 12 years of age, 12.7 percent has taken an antidepressant in the last month, and a quarter of those who use antidepressants have been on them for 10 years or ... Read More
