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Hoover, Alabama
Start Laser Hair Removal Now and Be Pool Ready by Summer
Unwanted hair makes you a slave to its removal. Whether you choose a short-term solution like shaving or longer-term methods like waxing or plucking, before long you’re back where you started. Pool season may mean constant attention to stay smooth through to Labor Day. However, we have a permanent hair removal solution available, and if…
How to Prevent and Treat Common Summer Ailments From Bug Bites to Poison Ivy
Picnics and BBQ dinners make for tons of fun in the sun, but here’s what you need to know to stay safe in summer. The team at Ross Bridge Medical Center in Hoover, AL, offers these tips to help keep you and your family ailment free this summer. The sun: An equal opportunity offender The very thing…
5 Tips to Keep Your Skin Healthy this Summer
Summer is the time of year to let your hair down, travel, and enjoy the great outdoors. But, a fun time could turn into a visit to the doctor for poison ivy or sunburn if you’re not careful. Whether you’re joining friends for a hike or taking the family to the beach, follow these five…
Learning the Link Between Hypertension and Obesity
If you’re overweight or obese, losing weight is essential. Otherwise, you’re at a higher risk of developing hypertension (high blood pressure), heart disease, and diabetes. These are all serious health conditions that could take years off your life. At Ross Bridge Medical Center, in Hoover, Alabama, Madhav Devani, MD, has helped scores of patients lose weight. In this blog, Dr. Devani…
Benefits of Microneedling Everyone Should Know About
Have you heard of microneedling? It’s a great way to rejuvenate your skin and get that fresh, healthy glow back. Madhav Devani, MD, offers it to men and women at Ross Bridge Medical Center, in Hoover, Alabama. In this blog, Dr. Devani discusses the benefits of microneedling and how it can help you look your best in no time.…
Why Exercise is Important When You Have Diabetes
If you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, you probably know it’s important to eat a healthy diet and exercise. But, do you know how much exercise you need and why it’s so important? In this blog, Madhav Devani, MD, at Ross Bridge Medical Center, in Hoover, Alabama, explains the benefits of exercise and how much you…
How Better Sleep Habits Can Improve Your Cardiovascular Health
Do you get the requisite 7-9 hours of sleep each night? And is it quality sleep? If you answered no to either of these questions, you could be setting yourself up for heart problems down the road. If you need help with sleep problems or heart issues, Madhav Devani, MD, of Ross Bridge Medical Center in Hoover, Alabama, can help. Here’s what…
5 Complications of Obesity
Being overweight or obese can lead to diabetes, heart disease, and even death. Madhav Devani, MD, of Ross Bridge Medical Center in Hoover, Alabama, wants everyone to have a healthy weight. If you’re overweight or obese, Dr. Devani can help you get to a healthy weight. In this blog, Dr. Devani discusses the complications that can come from obesity. What…
When to go to Urgent Care for Vomiting
When you feel nauseous and are vomiting, the last thing you may want to do is leave home and go to the doctor. However, sometimes vomiting can be a sign of a health condition that needs medical care. And sometimes, vomiting can lead to dehydration, which can also become a serious issue. The fact is,…
What Are Rapid COVID-19 Tests?
Typical COVID-19 tests can sometimes take days to come back, which can instill worry and anxiousness or delay clearance for work. Fortunately, rapid COVID-19 tests are available, which can give you results quickly. In this blog, the health professionals at Ross Bridge Medical Center explain everything involved in rapid testing. What is rapid testing? At Ross Bridge Medical Center,…