Do I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Most of us know the familiar feeling of an upset stomach, especially after we eat something that doesn’t agree with us. Periods of constipation, indigestion or even diarrhea can seem like a part of our normal lives that we must endure or self-treat until symptoms pass. Usually, they do pass, within a few days. But…
New Guidelines for High Blood Pressure: What Do They Mean?
In the last two decades, high blood pressure has been a popular topic of conversation in the healthcare world and beyond. Known as the “silent killer,” high blood pressure can be a symptom of or a predecessor of many diseases and conditions, like heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. The tissues and organs in your body…
Obesity Risks, Causes, and Prevention
Obesity is growing in America. More Americans than ever before are overweight and more than a third of all American adults are obese, defined as having a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or higher. Obesity is a complex health issue, and can result from a combination of many different causes, including personal behavior, genetics,…
Get An Annual Physical
You may think you’re healthy—and you very well may be—but regular visits to your doctor are just as important as visits when you’re ill. Scheduling a yearly physical or annual exam can actually help you be healthier in the long run—and potentially reduce your medical costs. Sometime in adulthood, most of us have a drop-off…
How Do Thyroids Work?
A butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck, the thyroid is relatively small but packs a big metabolic punch when it comes to your body’s operating systems. Your thyroid influences the function of almost all of your body’s organs, including critical areas like your heart, brain, liver, and kidneys. Its malfunction or underperformance…
Better Ways to Cope with Stress in 2018
A new year can bring a lot of promises that you don’t end up keeping by February. If you stick with any resolution this year, though, make it one that benefits every aspect of your life—from your family, friends, career, and health: reducing your stress can have a giant impact on your overall well-being. It…
Cold vs. Flu: Tell the Difference
Sharing is caring around the holidays—except when it comes to cold and flu germs. The sounds of sneezing and sniffling may be familiar during the winter months, but how do you know if you or those around you are battling the common cold, or another illness like the flu? While the common cold and the…
September is Sepsis Awareness Month
How does Sepsis begin? When you’re sick, your immune system works to fight any germs that may be present in your body. If you develop an infection, your immune system will try to fight it, though you may need help with antibiotics or other medications. Sepsis is when your body stops fighting invading germs and…
Men’s Health Month: Stay Healthy and Live Longer
It’s a fact of life that as we get older, our bodies become more susceptible to illness and disease. The recognition of Men’s Health Month in June strives to educate men about the specific health issues they may face during their lives, and ways they can take better care of themselves. During recent years, disease…
Hormone Changes in Men and Women
It’s a fact of life; we all suffer hormone loss and changes in our lifetime. In fact, hormones begin to change in both men and women after the age of 30. They continue to decrease anywhere from 3-10% per year. Men have a lot more hormones to begin with, especially testosterone. There are, however, some…
