We all know the feeling of being winded or short of breath. It can happen when you exercise, play a pickup basketball game with your kids or friends, or even jog up a flight of stairs. But if you experience breathing issues that cause light-headedness or dizziness, it can be a sign of something Read More
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More Than Cosmetic Surgery: What Could Breast Surgery Mean?
Women are choosing breast augmentation surgery – more than any other type of cosmetic surgical procedure – to improve how they feel about their physical appearance, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. More than 300,000 breast augmentation procedures were done in 2017, which is 3 Read More
Are You Eating Enough?
When it comes to the American diet, the question usually is, “are you eating too much,” with the focus is on eating less, reducing calories and fat, and making healthy choices. But for a number of Americans, the question isn’t about eating too much, but rather, eating enough. The concern here isn’t Read More
Coping with Multiple Sclerosis
If you have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), you know that it is a complex disease, and you may even be relieved to have found out what is behind all of your symptoms. Because multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease, you will live with it all your life and make adjustments based on Read More
Why Do I Need an Endoscopy
You’ve been told you need an endoscopy, but what does that mean, and why do you need one? Having any kind of medical procedure can make you feel stressed, so understanding what to expect, and how it can help will help empower you to improve your health. Endoscopy defined Endoscopy is a Read More
Signs of a Stroke to Remember
It can happen at any time, and when it does, precious seconds can mean the difference between a path to recovery and severe brain damage. We’re talking about a stroke, which occurs when the blood supply to an area of our brain is suddenly cut off. Knowing the signs that a stroke is imminent can Read More
Why It is Important to See a Doctor Before Starting a Health Program
Experts recommend at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day for adults, so it’s great that you are thinking about starting a health program. Health programs can be casual, or structured; maybe you will record your steps on your smartphone, or maybe you will work with a personal trainer and Read More
Coping with Heart Disease
Cardiovascular (heart) disease is serious. For some people, finding out they have heart disease is a wake-up call that prompts them to take better care of their health. For others, it may be a struggle to deal with the diagnosis. It’s important to know that managing the condition – improving the Read More
10 Daily Habits You Didn’t Know Sabotage Your Health
We all know that smoking can be hazardous to your health. It’s printed right on a pack of cigarettes. We also know that if you eat too much junk food, you’re at risk of being overweight if not obese. But there are other habits you might not be aware of – even though you indulge in them every day – Read More
How Your Doctor Diagnoses Diabetes
Some diseases, like diabetes, can be silent killers – displaying easy-to-miss symptoms that are mistaken for other ailments or ignored altogether. In its early stages, it shows no signs at all; so, it’s easy to understand how many people live their lives undiagnosed with the disease… yet have Read More
