Interesting and intriguing articles from your general practitioner and internal medicine doctors at Raleigh Medical Group.
February is all about the heart (and no, it is not because of Valentine’s Day). February is National Heart Month, a part of an ongoing educational campaign to raise awareness of the causes and risk factors associated with heart disease. Why? Because heart disease is the leading cause of death of men and women in the […]
While many dedicate themselves to starting a regular exercise regimen as a New Year’s resolution, those who have been exercising may wonder when—or if—they should change their exercise routines. There is quite a bit of debate about the topic. Proponents say that after repeating the same routine over a period of time, the body “plateaus,” and no […]
It is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions: get more exercise. Scientific studies have continually shown that getting regular exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. Not only does it reduce the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, but it also releases endorphins – brain neurotransmitters that can elevate mood and boost the […]
The winter holidays may be a time for family reunions, gift-giving and office parties, but the season is also accompanied by stress. The holiday rush is a perfect recipe for stress: the frenzied dash to buy that perfect present, fighting holiday traffic, and juggling visits to relatives often creates tension and puts a damper on […]
Maybe you’ve heard the “statistic” that the month of December has more suicides than any other time of year. Perhaps you’ve been warned that depression seems to spike during the holidays. While winter’s shorter days and reduced sunlight can cause problems for those with Seasonal Affective Disorder (depression that tends to occur during winter months), […]
It sounds impossible: Could someone have one of the most common chronic diseases on earth and remain unaware of it? But the truth is, this is the reality for millions of Americans. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and while many think that diabetes is a disease that primarily affects Americans, statistics have shown that diabetes is […]
Since November is Diabetes Awareness Month, here are some helpful tips on how those with diabetes can keep their blood sugar under control. The body uses glucose (sugar) for fuel by using insulin to transform glucose into energy. In type 2 diabetes, the body isn’t able to process glucose because it is first resistant to insulin’s […]
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you may hear a lot about the BRC1 and BRCA2 mutations. A mutation in these genes puts women at a much greater risk of breast cancer. Many women may wonder if they should undergo genetic testing to see if they have this mutation. In fact, the BRCA gene mutation is […]
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women (lung cancer is first). There are more than 2 million breast cancer survivors in the United States, and many health care professionals believe this is because more women understand the importance of early cancer detection and regular screening mammograms. While there is a […]
Most of you know someone who has had prostate cancer; 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetimes, and more than two million American men have survived the disease. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a good time to explore four things that put you at risk for prostate cancer. […]