Patient tips

Medical Tourism, whether it is traveling domestically or internationally, is on the rise. A year ago, several doctors who provided their opinions to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons for a roundtable on the subject pointed to cost as one of the main drivers for this upward trend. While price is certainly a factor, the reasons aren’t only cost-based. Medical Tourism Magazine, the digital publication for the global medical tourism community, points to privacy and anonymity in addition to access to advanced treatments not offered domestically as additional key drivers.

A very special birthday was recently celebrated in Hawaii: Earlier this month, on April 12th, the oldest “patient” living on the historic Kalaupapa Peninsula, John Arruda, celebrated his 100th birthday.

Who would have thought that a dental office is a destination for wellness? Bensonhurst Dental, however, really is. Owned and run by the Rubinshtein family, their mission is to provide top-of-the-line care for their patients, who range from musicians, actors and professional sports players and jet in from all over the world for a visit.

The rapid increase in the use of weight loss drugs is expected to have a huge impact on many sectors, not least the airline industry—where lighter passengers might allow planes to take off with less fuel.

A walk in the woods is not only good for you physically, it’s also good for you psychologically. Studies show time spent in nature reduces mental fatigue and irritability, cortisol levels, and stress.