World Menopause Awareness Day is observed every year on October 18 to help raise awareness of the impact menopause can have on a woman’s everyday life. This year’s theme is bone health. As women reach menopause, they’re more susceptible to things like broken bones, fractures and osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) because of decreasing estrogen […]
How often does your health and wellness get put on the back burner? You tell yourself, “I’ll wake up early and go for that run tomorrow,” or “I’ll eat better after I get back from vacation.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. According to a recent report from the National Center for Health Statistics […]
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month at Pomona Valley Health Centers. It’s the perfect time to raise awareness about preventing eye injuries and vision loss as kids across the country head back to in-person learning this fall. It’s important for parents to take an active role in their children’s eye health, which is […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 30 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes in the United States. If it was contagious, it would be considered an epidemic. The good news is prediabetes and type 2 diabetes can be largely prevented by making a few lifestyle changes, such as: Keeping […]
The July 4th weekend is almost here, and that means a fun, extended weekend for many Americans. But as you gather around the picnic table, campfire or fireworks display for loads of fun and merriment, it’s important to understand the risks and importance of Fourth of July safety as well. The approaching holiday often includes […]
June 6 is National Cancer Survivors Day in the United States this year. It’s an annual celebration of life for the more than 16.9 million cancer survivors across America. How to celebrate Each year, celebrations of all sizes are held in communities across the nation and around the world on the first Sunday in June. […]
Eating too much sugar can not only cause weight gain, but it can also affect the elasticity of your skin, which can lead to premature wrinkles. Too much sugar can damage elastin and collagen molecules in the skin, which can lead to dark circles, wrinkles, dehydrated skin and can fast-track the aging process. But that’s […]
Medically Reviewed by Carlos A. Baez, M.D. Your body is about 60 percent water. Water is crucial to every single bodily function. So why is it so easy to overlook in our daily lives? Often, when people get a headache or begin to feel weak, they mistake this sensation of thirst as a need to […]
Medically reviewed by Saman Aboudi MD, Medical Director, PVHC Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine, Premier Family Medicine Associates According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, private industry employers reported 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and accidents in 2019. On average, the cost per medically consulted injury, which means the employee needed medical attention, was […]
Medically reviewed by Dennis H. Nicholson, MD, Medical Director, PVHMC Sleep Disorders Center Sleep apnea is a potentially serious medical disorder that affects between 50 and 70 million adults in the United States and could affect an estimated 10 percent of children, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Sleep apnea occurs when a […]
