A husband and wife decide they’re going to live a healthier lifestyle. They encourage and support each other by eating healthier and even joining a local gym. Each day, they workout together and do everything their internal medicine physician recommended. At the end of three months, the husband has lost ten pounds. The wife, only five. Why […]
Eggplant parmesan. A nice, thick steak. Sizzling fajitas brought straight to your table. Maybe a nice glass of red wine. If these made your mouth water, you’re not alone. Dining out in restaurants is one of life’s great pleasures, particularly if it’s a special occasion with friends and family. However, poor choices can easily derail […]
Knowledge is power, but the wrong “knowledge” is worse than ignorance. Sadly, a lot of misinformation is spread through well-meaning friends and family, whether through heartfelt advice or posted on your Facebook page. When it comes to breast cancer, you can’t afford to believe these common myths. Each year around Breast Cancer Awareness Month they seem to […]
That 9-to-5 job may be slowly killing you—and we’re not talking about stress, overtime or high blood pressure. We’re talking about sitting. Studies have repeatedly shown that those who sit for eight hours a day have a dramatically increased risk of health problems, particularly a cluster of symptoms called metabolic syndrome. In some ways, it’s easy to […]
It’s called the “silent killer.” One-in-three Americans has high blood pressure—and many may not even be aware of it! High blood pressure (also called hypertension) frequently does not show any symptoms, so unless you’re having regular physicals or you’ve participated in a free screening at a health fair, you may not realize you’re at greater risk for heart attack or stroke. […]
Modern medicine has yet to create a crystal ball that can predict future health problems, but it has created useful tests and screenings that can provide a roadmap. These “maps” are tools that let patients know which diseases are most likely to present challenges to their health. This is where internal medicine is brought in. […]
There’s a lot you already know about urinary tract infections (UTI’s): they are painful, inconvenient and seem to happen more often as you age. But did you know they are the second most common type of infection, causing 8.1 million health care visits a year? Or if the infection is not treated in a timely manner, it can […]
ONE IN SIX. The Centers for Disease Control state that one in six Americans from age 14 to 49 have genital herpes—a sobering statistic, particularly when it may show no symptoms. In fact, most people with herpes have only mild outbreaks that can easily be mistaken for something else. Following are five important indicators that you […]
Your doctor is your partner in your care. You may have heard that phrase a lot, but do you really know what it means? It means that your physician is dedicated to helping you live a healthier life. But in order to do that, you and your doctor need to communicate honestly and openly. There […]
Ladies, has this ever happened to you? One minute you’re feeling warm, and then a thin layer of sweat forms across your forehead. Your face flushes. A minute later, you feel fine. You ask yourself, “Was that a hot flash? At my age?” You may wonder if you are on the brink of menopause. You’re […]