For most people, weight loss doesn’t happen overnight. And very often, when the weight finally comes off, the body “fights back” by slowing the rate of weight loss or stopping it altogether. If you’ve been cutting calories and working out more, but still can’t lose weight, there is likely more than one reason for it. […]
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The Foods to Eat to Improve Colon and Overall Health
If you’ve never had some type of gastrointestinal problem, you’re fortunate … or a very careful eater. The truth is, our fast-paced schedules and hectic lives can lead to a lack of nutrients and fiber: A direct route to a chronically upset, out-of-balance digestive system. Thankfully, you can reset your digestive system and help clear […]
Read MoreMedical Diagnosis Imaging: What Are the Different Types?
Medical diagnosis imaging is a technology that lets doctors see inside the body for symptoms and sources of medical conditions. In creating detailed images, different types of machines and techniques can take pictures of your body’s internal structures and activities. Advancements in imaging technology have been the sparks behind a healthcare revolution. Over the past […]
Read MoreBlood Sugar Levels: What’s Normal for Glucose Levels?
If you have diabetes, you may know that the goal of treatment is to bring blood sugar (glucose) as close to normal as possible. But what is “normal?” Knowing those numbers, and how to achieve them, is key to managing diabetes and living a healthy, active life. Sugar vs. glucose There are different kinds of […]
Read MoreAmerican Stroke Awareness Month: Know the Warning Signs
Approximately 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year. It is the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States, affecting mostly older Americans age 65 and older. It is important to know the warning signs of a stroke, so you can seek medical attention at the first sign and know when it’s time to […]
Read MoreEvery Kid Healthy™ Week: Simple Ways to Help Your Child Live a Healthy Life
One of the best things you can do to help your child live a healthy life is to set a good example. April 24 through 28 is Every Kid Healthy™ Week, and the perfect time to reflect on the healthy habits you may (or may not) be incorporating into your everyday life. If you eat […]
Read MoreNational Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month: Warning Signs of a Bleeding or Blood Disorder
March is National Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a group of common, and often serious, bleeding disorders. When something is wrong with your blood, it affects your overall health. The human body needs all of its blood clotting proteins and platelets operating correctly to form a blood clot strong enough […]
Read MoreWhen You Should Go To Urgent Care
There is never a good time to suffer an injury or illness. It can be especially unsettling when you need immediate medical attention and your primary doctor is unavailable. Emergency rooms must take patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries first, so patients with non life-threatening medical issues will have a long wait. That is when […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Diagnostic Imaging
Diagnostic imaging is a versatile and valuable technology that allows doctors see what’s going on inside the body. These tests send forms of energy (x-rays, sound waves, radioactive particles or magnetic fields) through the body. The type of imaging a doctor uses depends on the symptoms and the part of the body being examined. From […]
Read MoreTips for Staying Active During the Winter
Old Man Winter is upon us. Daylight hours are in short supply, temperatures drop and for many of us, so do our activity levels. But even though the weather is a little frightful, staying active to keep your mind sharp and your body feeling good is still important to your overall health. The physical benefits […]
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