February is American Heart Month, so this is the perfect opportunity to reevaluate what you’ve been doing for your heart lately. Are you staying active? Are you consuming well-balanced, healthy meals? Though nobody is perfect, it’s important to pay attention to your diet and your exercise routine. Below are a few tips on exercise and […]
What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is rare type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Cervical cancer affects fewer than 200,000 women each year, but it is associated with a very common sexually transmitted disease, known as the human papilloma […]
Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple. It is a crucial component to the function of many systems and organs, including the heart, brain, liver, kidneys and skin. With January being Thyroid Awareness Month, it’s important to understand how your thyroid gland functions […]
Many people travel during the holidays to visit family and loved ones. But with traveling comes increased exposure to masses of people –– and masses of cold and flu germs. Any time that you spend around a large group of people in a concentrated area makes you more susceptible to catching a cold or the […]
Though the holidays are a wonderful time to spend with family and loved ones, it can also be a very stressful time of year. During the holidays, try not to let the stresses of the season get the best of you, as it can negatively affect your health and well-being. Below are some tips to […]
COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes damage to the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. Symptoms of COPD Usually, most people don’t exhibit symptoms until COPD has already caused significant lung damage. Symptoms typically worsen over time. Symptoms may include: A chronic cough that produces sputum (mixture […]
There are many misconceptions about diabetes that can make it difficult for people to understand the disease. Diabetes is a serious condition that changes the way your body processes blood sugar. Blood sugar is a necessary component to your health, as it hugely contributes to cells’ energy levels within your muscles and tissues, and gives […]
Does the sound of your snoring compete with a NASA rocket launch? If you answered yes, you might have a condition called obstructive sleep apnea. While snoring is a common occurrence, with obstructive sleep apnea the muscles in your throat relax to the point that they block your airway and you stop breathing. The loud […]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, taking more lives each year than cancer. February is American Heart Month, and the team at Pomona Valley Health Centers wants to help you be heart-healthy. What can you do, right now, to help prevent and even reverse heart disease? Eating a heart- […]
Pomona Valley Health Centers Say Love a Pet Did you have a tough day at the office? Going through a bad breakup with the love of your life? Just feeling a little blue today? Go ahead and snuggle on the couch with your best 4-legged friend, or take Fido for a walk around the block. […]
