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Vein CenterPronation Gets a Bad Wrap: What is it and Why Should I Care?
Pronation is a term often thrown around in the world of foot health and running, usually with a negative connotation. But what exactly is pronation, and should you be worried about it? Together let’s demystify pronation, discuss its role in your foot’s mechanics, and explain why it might not be as bad as you think.Pronation…
Course Map & Race Details: Treasure Your Chest 5k Fun Run for Breast Cancer Research.
Make a difference this year and join our run on University Avenue. Date: October 12th at 9:00 AM Restrooms: 2 restrooms are located in the lobby of BlueRock Medical next to the elevator and will be open for the event. T-Shirt Pick Up Location: BlueRock Medical Times: Friday 10:00-6:00 Pm Saturday 8:00AM-8:50AM or Post Race…
Is it a CAT Scan or CT Scan?
Why did the name change? CT scans were originally called an EMI scan. The original name for this scan was an EMI scan, named after the company that created the technology. That evolved into a CAT scan, and CT is a more modern, simplified version of this name. CT scan vs. CAT scan: What’s the…
Varicose Veins vs. Spider Veins
Varicose veins and spider veins are both vein disorders, but what are the main differences? These two disorders are often mixed up. Not only is the appearance different, but the symptoms are different as well. One disorder is usually more painful than the other. Can you guess which one it is? VARICOSE VEINS Varicose veins…
Doctors Abandoning BMI in 2024
After 200 years doctors are moving beyond the BMI. The American Medical Association encourages doctors to cut their reliance on BMI when assessing a patient’s weight and health. The body mass index predates the bathroom scale, calculators, and computers. It was a simple system to measure body fat based on height and weight. However, in…
Should We Give The Beatles Credit for CT Scans?
Is Rock and Roll to Thank for Modern CT Scans? Let’s Take a Closer Look! About Electric and Music Industries (EMI) EMI owned the Abbey Road Studies in the 1960s and 1970s. EMI signed The Beatles in 1963 and EMI profits rose 80% that first year. The incredible popularity of the Beatles during that time…
Why Should You Drink Water?
Humans are made up of about 60 percent water, your brain is ¾ water, and you lose water through breathing! Water is an important part of our diet and lifestyle! It can regulate your diet, and give you more energy if you are properly hydrated. https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/water-and-healthier-drinks.html Water helps You use water every day when you…
PG Rated X-Ray Stories
We’ve all seen the foreign objects slideshow but picture this. Can you imagine finding something like this after so long? We want to thank Taliah Webster for sharing her wild X-ray story with our BlueRock Readers! After 20 years a sewing needle was discovered in a woman’s foot. 23 year old Taliah, began training for…
4 Ways to Prevent Children from Swallowing Things that Aren’t Food.
Let’s take a look at the stats! The rate of young children swallowing foreign objects has almost doubled over the past twenty years. The Dangers of Button Batteries- Numbers on the Rise The number of kids needing treatment for batteries placed in their mouths, noses and ears has doubled in the last decade. The small…
A Dozen Facts About Dexa that You Might not Know.
A Dexa scan can measure you bone density or body composition. Let’s explore some the interesting features! How many of these did you already know? The information gleaned from a Dexa Scan can be invaluable to an individual. The insight gained can help you make the best decisions for you and your health. Call to…
THE MOST COMMON SIGN: A New Lump Most breast lumps are non cancerous. A hard mass with irregular edges without pain is more likely to be cancer, but breast cancers can also be round, soft, tender, or painful. BE BREAST AWARE Knowing how your breasts normally look and feel is an important part of your…
Join us for Blue Rock Medical’s second 5k Walk/Run for Breast Cancer Awareness! Virtual Participants are welcome. Sign up online and submit your times in a personal message to @bluerockimaging When: October 14, 2023 Use code: fiveghosts to register for only $5! Sign up here! Walk + Run to support those in our community who…
Good posture, often overlooked, plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. Proper body alignment offers numerous benefits beyond appearance, positively impacting various aspects of our lives. Explore the remarkable advantages of good posture and why it should be a priority in our daily routines. 1. Improved Physical Health: One of the primary…
Do you want a better night’s sleep? Having a good night’s rest can influence your day. When you sleep better you perform better during the day with a better attitude. Here are five ways that you can have a better night’s sleep. Don’t take naps Daytime naps can make you sleep terribly! In your sleep…
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD or Seasonal Depression is a mood disorder that typically occurs in late fall through the winter months. For some, it can occur in the spring and summer months. SAD occurs at the same time every year and affects about 0.5 to 3 percent…
Exercise is so important for your body and your heart! Regular exercise for just two and a half hours each week can reduce your risk of heart disease by 48-57 percent. The more exercise you do, the more your risk goes down and the happier your heart is. Your heart is a muscle and you…
As men age, their prostate continues to grow and after the age of 60 years, 50% of men begin experiencing problems with urination. The prostate can constrict or partially block the urethra, causing an increase in frequency of urination, incomplete emptying of the bladder, dribbling at the end of urinating, incontinence, weak stream and difficulty…
What are fibroids? Learn about the symptoms, detection, and treatment options. A major advance in women’s health care, now available. What are Uterine Fibroids? Uterine Fibroids are benign tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus. Fibroids can cause severe bleeding and pressure on pelvic organs. Fibroids range in size from as small as…
Varicose Veins occur when the valves inside your veins stop working. To prevent your blood from flowing backward in your veins there is a valve. This valve closes after the blood passes through. When the valve weakens or becomes damaged, the blood will not flow in the right direction. This can cause a bulge in…
What Is Calcium Build Up? Calcium build up is plaque in and on your artery walls. This restricts your blood flow and can cause problems throughout your life. Calcium build up can cause heart disease, heart attacks, cancer, osteoporosis, kidney stones, kidney failure, and strokes. The process of this disease most commonly starts after your…
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