Each year, the World Health Organization estimates that vaccines prevent two to three million deaths of adults and children. This safe and effective preventative care is one of the most important things you can do for your health and can sometimes mean the difference between life and death. World Immunization Week is an annual recognition…
It seems like everyone is trying to eat better these days. Over half of Americans attempt to eat healthy food on a regular basis. For those just beginning to consider a change in their eating habits, trying to find reliable information can be a challenge. There is a lot of information out there—and not all…
Your brain is many things. It is the boss of your body, controlling your heart, lungs, and central nervous system. It’s the pilot of your body, controlling your involuntary and voluntary muscle movements. It is the command center of your body—controlling your thoughts, actions and hormone levels. With so much responsibility placed on our brains,…
Over the past five decades, medical science and technology have advanced at an unprecedented rate. The public’s healthcare needs have changed. People are living longer lives and have more information available at their fingertips than any other time in history. One thing remains steadfast—the need for emergency care. But emergency room wait times can be…
“Treat your heart as you would treat a newborn baby, fragile and delicate.” -Unknown It is hard to reverse something that has already happened; even the best medicine or procedure cannot reverse heart damage. But prevention can continue to keep things new and gives us that best chance to live a longer life or a…
Knowledge is power when it comes to the health of your heart. Check out this infographic from the American Heart Association about common myths surrounding heart failure and disease. Disclaimer: The contents of this article, including text and images, are for informational purposes only and do not constitute a medical service. Always seek the advice…
It’s a common myth that getting fit is only about eating healthy and exercising. In reality, creating a healthy lifestyle and maintaining it isn’t about just those two factors—it’s also about being able to keep a positive attitude, strong mental health and a healthy self-image. Although there is a ton of advice out there on…
Birth defects are devastating to most families. Everyone wants a healthy baby, but when a major birth defect occurs it can cause tremendous emotional strain on families and bring lifelong challenges to the child. We as physicians try to comfort many families by explaining that many defects are caused by factors out of our control,…
Each year the Center for Disease Control and Prevention observes a National Influenza Vaccination Week. This year, that week runs December 4 – December 10 and it is designed to help you understand the importance of the influenza vaccination (more commonly called a “flu shot” or “flu vaccine”). Influenza is a serious disease that can…
Introduction Diabetes mellitus is an autoinflammatory syndrome that is a collection of many disorders such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and insulin resistance. Diabetes is the fourth leading cause of death. Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is the most common form of diabetes (about 90% of cases) and the prevalence has increased dramatically in the…
