In many ways people are like fine wine: They get better with age. In other ways, growing older can be a real pain in the neck… or back… or knees. The aging process impacts everyone eventually and mostly consists of mental and physical changes in movement, mobility, hearing, sight, memory, balance and motor skills. Growing […]
The list below may raise your eyebrows, but it won’t raise your blood pressure. Here are a few lesser-known things that are actually good for your heart: Maintaining a stable relationship Stable relationships can protect your heart and your health. Did you know relationship issues could increase your risk for heart attack by 34 percent? […]
Whether it’s pounding with excitement, fluttering with nervous energy or beating steady as you rest, your heart is working hard for you every single day. It’s the most important muscle in your body because it pumps blood and oxygen to your organs. If you struggle with high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol, your heart suffers. […]
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood sugar levels are too high. It can occur before, during or after pregnancy and may cause a number of health problems for you and your developing baby. Seven out of 100 women will develop gestational diabetes during their pregnancy. Diabetes that occurs during pregnancy is called […]
During the first 15 weeks of pregnancy, a woman’s body begins to naturally repress its immune system. This allows immune cells to flood into the lining of the womb, which causes inflammation. While inflammation typically means pain and discomfort, this is a unique situation in which it actually helps ensure a successful pregnancy. It also […]
Every parent wants to keep their kids healthy and happy so they can grow and develop into healthy, successful adults. Educating your children about the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle is essential, perhaps now more than ever. In the United States alone, the percentage of children and adolescents affected by obesity has more than […]
You know the signs: runny nose, sore throat, coughing, and sneezing. It’s the start of a cold or worse—the flu. Each year in the United States millions of people suffer with cold or flu symptoms. Adults get between two and three colds a year on average and kids, well, they can get even more. Though […]
Did you know one in every three Americans has high blood pressure? Anyone (including children) can develop high blood pressure, a condition that vastly increases your risk for heart disease and stroke. How can my primary care doctor help with high blood pressure? Asymptomatic high blood pressure can go undiagnosed for years and lead to […]
If you’re pregnant and have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes you are not alone. In fact, the prevalence of both preexisting and gestational diabetes in the United States is on the rise. This year’s National Diabetes Awareness Month is focused on promoting health after gestational diabetes. Women and their children who’ve had gestational diabetes are […]
Most athletes or their parents know minor injuries can be treated effectively with the RICE protocol: rest, ice, compression and elevation. Thankfully, these self-care tactics are sufficient to resolve most minor injuries within a few weeks; however, it’s essential to understand when sports injury treatment is needed. When it’s time to see a physician Sometimes […]
