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 Saman Aboudi MD, Medical Director, PVHC Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine, Premier Family Medicine Associates A food allergy occurs when the body’s immune system reacts unusually to certain foods. While many allergic reactions to food are mild, some can be fatal, so it is vitally important to know what to do in […]
Medically Reviewed by Carlos A. Baez, M.D. Did you know chronic kidney disease affects approximately 37 million U.S. adults and of those, 90 percent don’t even know they have it? March is National Kidney Month, and it aims to raise awareness about kidney disease, the ninth leading cause of death in the United States. This […]
Medically Reviewed by Carlos A. Baez, M.D. Ibuprofen and aspirin are two of the most common over-the-counter pain relievers you can find. While they treat a lot of the same things, they both have unique attributes that make them different. Let’s take a look at the specifics behind ibuprofen and aspirin: what makes them similar, […]
Medically Reviewed by Saman Aboudi, M.D. Vitamin C is essential to a healthy diet. The down part, though, is that not only can the human body not create vitamin C on its own, it also doesn’t store it very well, which means you need to get the right amount in order to fully experience the […]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among adult men and women in the United States. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease in America and often leads to a heart attack. While many heart attack symptoms are similar for men and women, it’s important to note women are less likely to experience chest pain […]
How many times have you washed your hands while humming “Happy Birthday” (twice!) since March? The novel coronavirus has ushered in a new era of mindful handwashing, but why is it so important? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regular handwashing is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid […]
