Could you have rosacea and not know it?
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How to tell differences between normal aging and Alzheimer’s
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Having a “senior moment” may initially be funny but have you ever become concerned if they are happening more frequently? Could it be early signs of Alzheimer’s or is it simply normal aging?
Read More6 tips for preventing panic attacks
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If not treated or dealt with, panic attacks can worsen leading to a panic disorder possibly causing a person to withdraw from normal activities.
Read More9 things you’re doing weakening your bones
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Here are 9 things you may be doing not realizing their effect on weakening your bones leading to poor bone health:
Read More7 best ways protecting yourself from an STD
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Anytime you are having sex, there is always the risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Of course, the very best way to avoid this scenario is to remain abstinent. However, this is a choice very few people opt for and are willing to make.
Read More5 reasons why men have more dental problems
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In a perfect world, women and men would visit their dentist every 6 months or twice a year for regular cleanings and checkups. Granted, our world is not perfect and men are more likely to neglect their oral health than women.
Read MoreA 10-step plan to lower triglycerides
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Triglycerides – you have heard this word and probably vaguely know it has some sort of effect on your risk of heart disease.
Read MoreGet the facts on acute and chronic pancreatitis
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Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. This condition can occur for several reasons with a variety of symptoms. The inflammation can be acute, meaning it develops very suddenly lasting only a few days or it could be chronic in which the condition can occur for many years.
Read MoreHow to know if you need a second opinion
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Every single day there will be people across our nation receiving a diagnosis of a serious health condition. Hearing “you have…” can be very scary and unsettling feeling like your world has stopped.
Read MoreWhat to expect if you need a cystoscopy
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These changes could include noticing blood in your urine, incontinence, overactive bladder, or painful urination. In order to determine the cause and how to treat it, your doctor may need to do a procedure called cystoscopy.
Read MoreWho should be screened for kidney disease?
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What causes healthy kidneys to start working abnormally? Were you even aware you were at risk for this condition?
Read MoreGraves’ disease – a common form of hyperthyroidism
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Graves’ disease, named after Robert Graves, an Irish physician discovering the condition about 150 years ago, has the distinction of being the most common form of hyperthyroidism. This disease runs in families and is 7-8 times more common in women than men.
Read MoreHere are six evidence-based steps to take reducing the risk of colorectal cancer:
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Here are six evidence-based steps to take reducing the risk of colorectal cancer:
Read MoreTop tips on back pain relief
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Back pain is one of the most common and agonizing conditions found among Americans. Approximately 8 out of every 10 Americans will have back problems at some point in their lives.
Read More5 things bowel movements tell about your health
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Talking about bowel movements may not be discussed much in polite conversations but nonetheless, taking a quick peek before you flush can reveal clues about your health.
Read MoreUnderstanding what are polyps
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There are two type of polyps– One is a called a pedunculated polyp meaning it hangs down from a stalk. The second type of polyp is called sessile and is flat growing directly out of the tissue around it.
Read MoreCDC okays FluMist for 2018-2019 Flu Season
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A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory committee voted last week to recommend, for a second time, FluMist, a nasal spray version of the influenza vaccine for use during the 2018-2019 flu season.
Read More5 steps to better blood pressure numbers
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Making lifestyle changes can be challenging but necessary. It does not require a major overhaul of your life in order to make a significant impact on reaching healthier blood pressure numbers. Here are 5 steps for actions you can take getting your blood pressure back in a normal range:
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Smart steps to prevent glaucoma
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Anyone who is experiencing blind spots in their field of vision may have a condition called glaucoma. Glaucoma is a condition resulting in progressive damage to the optic nerve due to high pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure).
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