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COVID-19 Response
RingMD continues to work tirelessly to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. First and foremost, we applaud all of the frontline essential workers that continue to serve their communities during this crisis – healthcare workers, emergency service workers, fo...
Apr 03, 2020Five ways to protect yourself from coronavirus (COVID-19)
There is no vaccine for the coronavirus and it could take as long as 12 to 18 months to develop one. You must protect yourself and your family from this potentially dangerous infection...
Mar 13, 2020Four symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) and how and where to get tested
COVID-19, the cause of the current coronavirus outbreak, is rapidly spreading in the US. The lack of any significant testing to date means that the extent of disease in the US is currently being under-reported. Based on the presence of community spread an...
Mar 12, 2020UPDATE: The risk of widespread transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the US in the coming weeks is moderate to high
COVID-19, the cause of the current coronavirus outbreak, continues to spread around the world, with a rapidly increasing number of cases here in the US. The CDC is recommending that Americans should be prepared particularly given evidence of community tra...
Mar 10, 2020MARCH 5: Cases and deaths from coronavirus (COVID-19) worldwide.
Cases reported to date = 95,315 Deaths reported to date = 3,282...
Mar 06, 20208 Ways to Exercise Without Causing Stress to Your Joints
8 Ways to Exercise Without Causing Stress to Your Joints Exercise is one of the primary ways you can improve your body's overall health. Studies show that exercise increases blood flow, enhancing the function of your cardiovascular system. It strengthen...
Sep 18, 20197 Common Causes of Foot Pain
Are you suffering from soreness in your feet? Whether it's a burning sensation, a sharp shooting pain, or a deep ache, foot pain can be distracting or even debilitating. Since your feet are such an important part of everyday mobility, it's important to a...
Sep 12, 2019Helpful Solutions for Indigestion and Bloating
Nothing can ruin a fabulous meal quite like a bout of indigestion and bloating. Indigestion is the feeling of a generalized discomfort in the abdomen and is medically known as Dyspepsia. In some cases, the same symptoms that occur with digestive issues c...
Aug 27, 2019Five Things You Can Do to Maintain a Healthy Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (hypertension) is considered to be a common occurrence, especially in older adults. It is estimated that 18% of men and 13% of adult women have high blood pressure which is going untreated. High blood pressure is nothing to take light...
Aug 12, 2019Fifth Disease: An Alarming Name for a Common Childhood Illness
The call comes in from your child’s daycare center or school: “It looks your little Mia has Fifth Disease,” a voice calmly explains. Oh no, you think, imagining a terribly unwell child, perhaps even an ER visit. You race to pick her up, your mind whirlin...
Aug 08, 2019Lyme Disease: Tips, Tricks, and Prevention
Lyme disease is in the news again. It’s been propelled there by the viral success of the book Bitten , which claims that the tick-borne illness was the result of an American bioweapons project gone horribly wrong. The story caught even more traction whe...
Aug 06, 2019Pink Eye – What to Do
Conjunctivitis, better know as pink eye is uncomfortable, not to mention, very contagious. Pink eye is characterized by a red, pinkish color affecting the whitish portions of the eye. The condition is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (the lining of t...
Aug 02, 2019Summer Allergies: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments for Warm-Weather Allergy Sufferers
Most people associate allergies with spring’s high tree pollen counts. But if you find yourself sniffling and sneezing your way through the hottest months of the year, you may be one of the millions worldwide who suffer from summer allergies. The causes ...
Jul 30, 2019Paying Attention to Your Gut Health
Any visit to a natural food store and one might get lost in the sea of gut health-related products and supplements. The truth is digestive health is turning out to be a bigger deal than originally thought. Recent studies have concrete evidence that our g...
Jul 23, 2019The Goals of Anger Management Therapy
People who participate in anger management therapy aren’t only involved because of a court order or employment requirement. An increasing number of people are realizing how uncontrolled anger negatively affects their lives, and they want to make positiv...
Jul 16, 2019Arthritis
Chances are you or someone you know has complained of arthritis. Arthritis is an inflammation of joints and recognized as one of the pitfalls of aging. The CDC states about 54 million Americans are diagnosed with some form of arthritis. Although common w...
Jul 13, 2019Creating Art to Relieve Stress
We joke about the stress in our lives, but stress is a major health issue around the world. Common stressors like traffic, workplace demands, and even what to make for dinner after a busy day all create stress. Stress is also created by unresolved past...
Jul 08, 2019What is Telehealth, Anyway? A RingMD Review of the Growing Field of Telemedicine
Telehealth is a growing field where patients can meet with doctors and mental healthcare professionals via video chat or other secure messaging systems. In the United States, telehealth first gained a foothold in the state of Hawaii. The private insuranc...
Jul 06, 2019When It’s More Than PMS: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, or PMDD
Most women deal with at least some of the symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome, or PMS, during their lifetimes, with symptoms sometimes beginning as early as their first period. PMS symptoms may involve physical changes, such as acne, cramping, bloating, an...
Jul 02, 2019Insomnia – When Counting Sheep Doesn’t Work
Looking over at the alarm clock and counting down the hours before you have to get dressed and go to work – Is this scenario sounding familiar? If yes, this means you are no stranger to insomnia. The good news is that you aren’t alone. The statistics sta...
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