Do you realize the importance of a solid night’s sleep? We’re talking restorative sleep, not just bits and pieces as you toss and turn between snippets of light sleep. Sleep deprivation affects both your physical and mental health. If you’re not getting enough sleep,...
May’s already seen high temperatures go over 100ºF at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Summer brings sunshine, which makes you want to get outside to enjoy the gorgeous weather. However, summer also brings excessive heat, and that heat can cause serious...
Almost everyone experiences heartburn at some point in their life. It’s that uncomfortable burning sensation that persists in the chest as stomach acid flows into the esophagus. If it’s a first time or infrequent occurrence, many of us start to wonder: What if it’s...
California law requires primary care physicians to see patients within 10 business days for non-urgent care. Specialty care physicians must see patients within 15 business days. Urgent care centers have become important in health care as patients have the right to see...
Landing a new job is an amazing feeling, but learning that a pre-employment physical is required isn’t always as exciting. You might not like the idea of being in a waiting room with strangers who are coughing and feverish, especially when you’re about to start...
In 2023, 2.6 million private-industry workers received nonfatal workplace injuries, which was a decline of over 8% from the previous year. It’s still a lot of workers receiving injuries on the job. When you’re injured at work, you need to be seen by a doctor. ERs...
