Most people think that strokes are something that only our grandparents should be worrying about, but that may not be the case. According to the American Heart Association, while cases of strokes have fallen about 20% over the past few years, cases of ischemic strokes in the 25-44 age range have had Read More
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When should you see a doctor for an animal bite?
By definition, an animal bite is any wound caused by an animal’s teeth. Getting bitten by an animal can happen to anyone. Maybe you are camping or hiking, and a wild animal bites you to protect itself. In a different scenario, you are playing around with the neighbor’s dog, and it bites you Read More
How to Keep Your Kids Safe around Water This Summer
Pools, lakes, ponds, and beaches mean summer fun and cool relief from hot weather. Being by the water, especially if there is no lifeguard present, can be dangerous for kids if parents don't take the proper precautions. Who’s At Risk? According to the World Health Organization, approximately Read More
Understanding Migraines: Not Just Your Average Headache
Sensitive to light, sound, and smells. Nauseous. Debilitating pain. Wanting to shut out the world. Does this sound like you when you are suffering from a migraine? If so, you’re not alone. Some 37 million people in the United States suffer from migraines. According to the Migraine Research Read More
Celebrate Men’s Health Week with 10 Tips for Staying Healthy
People don’t realize how fragile their health can be until something tragic happens to them or a family member, which causes them to take action. The United States Congress created Men’s Health Week in 1994 to boost awareness of men’s health and ways to improve it. Each year, the week leading up Read More
Colon Cancer: The Evolution of Colonoscopy
Let’s face it, colonoscopy is the “C” word nobody wants to hear. No one really looks forward to a colonoscopy, or the grueling preparation that is often associated with it. Not to mention the perception that the procedure is invasive, and unpleasant. People tend to ignore symptoms or the advice of Read More
Stress and How it is Linked to IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, also called IBS, is characterized by abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, gas, constipation, and diarrhea. Approximately one in five American adults have IBS. Women are more likely to experience symptoms, which usually begin in their late teens or early on in Read More
Why Do You Feel Sicker at Night?
When you have a cold, have you ever wondered why you suddenly feel ten times worse at night? It’s bad enough during the day, with the congestion, headaches, and fever, but at night your symptoms become a real nightmare. Blame It on Hormones Research shows that our bodies are on a 24-hour Read More
Healthy Diet & Eating Clean: American Heart Association Recommendations
Healthy eating is not about strict dietary limitations, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, improving your outlook, and stabilizing your mood. If you feel overwhelmed by all the conflicting nutrition and Read More
Allergies and How to Be Rid of Them
If the start of the new season means welcoming more sneezing and sniffling, then you are likely suffering from allergies. As many as 40 to 50 million people in the United States are affected by allergies, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. So, welcome to the Read More
