How to Choose the Right Massage for Your Lifestyle and Health Goals
As a busy college student, you recognize the value of self-care but may still struggle to relax. Massage may help. This brings an intentional approach to self-care, in which you purposefully set aside an hour to focus on relaxation, rejuvenation, and recovery. Beyond this, a massage is worth booking because, simply put, it’s an enjoyable […]
A Day in the Life of a Medical Biller and Coder
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work as a medical biller and coder? Carrington College Medical Billing and Coding (MBC) program [1] graduates Candice and Cherelle both work at Alliance Med in Phoenix. To find out what a typical day is like, we spent time with them and their boss, Chris. So what do […]
How to Know if Snoring is a Sign of a Bigger Problem
We all know someone who snores right? If you don’t know someone, then it might be you! We all joke about snorers and how they affect our eight hours, but how do we know if it’s a sign of a bigger problem? We talked with some students in Carrington’s Respiratory Care program to find out more. […]
What Will I Learn: Dental Assisting
Are you thinking about a career as a dental assistant[1]? Great choice! The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting that employment of dental assistants will grow 18% from 2014 to 2024, which is much faster than the average[2] for all occupations. Check out this video to see what you’ll learn in lecture and lab […]
Childhood Vaccine Checklist
Did you know that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend 13 different vaccines for all kids from birth to 18? What’s more, many of them are spread across multiple doses, over multiple months, or even years. That’s a lot to remember… so we put together this guide to help. The infographic below […]
Your Most Important Sunscreen Questions: Answered
We all know that experts (and moms) agree: When you go out into the sun for extended periods of time, you should wear sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. But this simple statement comes with lots of questions, for example, what are the best sunscreens? Should you always wear sunscreen? How […]
Why Massage Therapy Benefits Our Seniors
No, we’re not talking about seniors in high school or college (although they could probably benefit from a massage, too), we’re talking about the grandma and grandpa variety. People 65 and older represent a growing population. According to the most recent U.S. census data[1], about 14 percent of the U.S. population are seniors. The healthcare […]
How to Relieve Tension Headaches
If you’ve ever experienced a tension headache, you know how painful it can be. Here are some ways to relieve tension headaches. The first step is to add pressure for 15 seconds below the base of the skull and just behind the ear along the natural hair line using your thumbs. Tension can also be […]
Spring Allergy Tips
The snow is melting and the sun is shining, but new seasons bring new problems. Learn how to keep the sniffles at bay this allergy season. https://youtu.be/Dn4mZTgFXSc
3 Things You Need to Know About Heart Health
Did you know about 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year? It’s important to focus on your heart health throughout the year, but since February is Heart Month we wanted to share three things you should be doing to keep your heart in tip-top shape! Know Your Risk Factors There […]
Does the Kind of Hand Soap I Use Really Matter?
Tis the season for caring and sharing… sharing germs that is!
10 Tips to Keep Kids Safe
Let’s face it, it’s a scary world out there! Things are a lot different than they were when we were growing up. All those changes mean we need to be extra aware for our kids. Here are 10 tips to help keep your children safe.