Beyond Cutting Sugar: 5 Ways to Cut the Risk of Diabetes
Take a moment and picture someone with diabetes. You are probably seeing an image of someone mowing down on a candy bar, because you have been told repeatedly that eating…
Moles: Simple Skin Issue or Something More?
Being in tune with our bodies is critically important. There are often signs when we aren't eating right, aren't exercising enough, or have an illness that needs to be addressed.…
5 Common Social Media Mistakes Doctors Make
Healthcare professionals across the United States are finally starting to recognize the power of social media. According to research from Demi & Cooper Advertising and DC Interactive Group, 26%…
Strife Under the Knife: 3 Helpful Hints to De-Stress Your Surgery
We?ve all heard old wives tales of surgeries gone grotesquely wrong. In fact, researchers estimate that surgeons in the U.S. accidentally leave a foreign object in a patient?s body up…
Biggest Challenges with Managing a Dental Practice
Visiting the dentist is incredibly stressful for patients. However, managing the practice every day is even tougher. Here are some of the biggest challenges dentists in their staff face every…
Call for Contributors
Did you know that you can contribute to HealthWorks Collective? That?s right, HWC has an open call for contributors and is looking for new voices to join our community. What…
5 Tactics for Increasing User Engagement for Your Medical Site
Many medical sites try to conform to a stereotypical site design that appears professional. While showing professionalism is important, these same sites often lack focus and do not do enough…
Women Must Regulate Hormone Levels to Stop Gum Disease
Gum disease is a serious problem that affects over nearly 65 million Americans. Over a third of all women suffer from moderate or severe periodontal disease. Women are at an…
4 Reasons Substance Abuse is Driving up Healthcare Costs in 2017
The rise in instances of substance abuse in the United States is having an impact on healthcare expenses. This not only increases the strain on our health system, but the…
How Can Hospitals Make Patient Care and Medical Info Work Together?
Technological advances today have impacted most areas of society. Perhaps in no other place is this noticeable than in that of the medical industry. There used to be a day…
