Heart disease, also referred to as cardiovascular disease can describe a number of conditions affecting the heart. Although heart disease includes conditions such as arrhythmias and congenital heart conditions (those present at birth), we are going to discuss those that are the result of Read More
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Eating for a Healthy Digestive System
Eating is not only one of the great pleasures in life, it’s also essential to your health and well-being. The foods you eat nourish your body, providing energy and enhancing the function of all your vital organs. That’s why it’s important to maintain a healthy digestive system by consuming the Read More
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Menopause Symptoms
Menopause is a natural part of life for all women. It occurs in the 40s or 50s due to a gradual decrease in the ovaries’ production of the reproductive hormones estrogen and progesterone. Yet many women still feel uncomfortable talking about menopause and its symptoms. But, be assured that your Read More
Celiac Disease or Gluten Sensitivity
Today, there are gluten-free offerings stocking the shelves of every major grocery store and even gracing the menus of Michelin-star restaurants. It appears there is a witch hunt against gluten – a general name for the proteins found in many types of wheat, including wheatberries, durum, emmer, Read More
Annual American Diabetes Association® Guidelines
William Osler, one of the founding professors of Johns Hopkins Medicine, once said, “Medicine is a science of uncertainty and an art of probability.” An ever-evolving landscape, the field of healthcare bears witness to new developments and discoveries each day. To keep up with the influx of new Read More
Is Your Heart Beating Too Fast?
First love. Meeting someone famous. Seeing a rainbow after a sensational Sarasota storm. It’s a special feeling when your heart skips a beat. But what if it feels as if your heart is beating too fast? Most often the causes are not dangerous but it helps to know what’s behind the sensation and what Read More
Protecting Your Skin from the Summer Sun
Summer time means summer fun – enjoying the long, warm days by being outside. You know that your skin should always be protected from the sun, even when it’s cloudy or cold. But there’s no denying that the summer sun is a different story. We all have to take steps to prevent sunburn, sun damage, Read More
The Different Types of Arthritis
Arthritis is a term that describes a collection of conditions affecting the joints. There are more than 100 types of arthritis with a wide range of symptoms and causes. Whatever type of arthritis you have, it means pain and discomfort, together with swollen joints. Preventing and treating arthritis Read More
A Heart-to-Heart about Long-Term Effects of Blood Pressure Meds
Known as “the silent killer,” high blood pressure – hypertension – left untreated, can lead to cardiovascular disease and possibly heart failure. Over time, fats and cholesterol accumulate in the artery walls, making it harder for the heart to do its job of pumping blood. To prevent heart failure, Read More
Tips for Running in the Summer Heat
To run or not to run? If you are a runner, chances are that there is little that will stop you from hitting the road. Rain, blisters, a sore knee … summer heat. Running in the summer can be dangerous. But luckily with some preparation and common-sense strategies, you can keep right on pounding the Read More
