Everyone knows that regular physical exams are important to maintain one’s health. But if you’re a busy executive, it might be hard to fit a trip to the doctor into your crammed schedule. That’s why a growing number of companies are taking steps to protect their top talent – and ultimately their bottom line – by offering executive physicals. These aren’t your usual in-and-out checkups focused on treating symptoms. Instead, executive physicals have a broader scope, taking preventive ... [Read More]
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Why Your Primary Care Physician Should Monitor Your Weight Loss
Are you looking to lose weight and kick-start your life? Weight loss is an important and difficult process and the more support you have on your journey, the better your chances of success. Adding a doctor to your weight loss support team is a great way to accelerate your weight loss and ensure you lose weight in a healthy way. Here are a few of the benefits of having your primary care physician monitor your weight loss… Medical History Knowledge Losing weight is a little different for ... [Read More]
Causes of High Blood Pressure
Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure or hypertension. Blood pressure measures the amount of force put on blood vessels as blood flows through the body. High blood pressure means that the body is working too hard to pump blood. This is dangerous because it can lead to elastic arteries, muscular arteries, heart attack or heart failure. High blood pressure can also lead to other health conditions such as stroke, vision loss, and kidney disease. There are many causes of high ... [Read More]
What is a Heart Murmur?
Your heart is one of the most important organs in your body because it does a very important job: pump blood through your body. As blood pumps in and out of the heart, a sound can be detected made up of two beats. Sometimes, another sound can interrupt the normal beating of the heart. This is called a heart murmur. A heart murmur is a different than a heart beat, typically sounding similar to a “whooshing” noise. A doctor can detect a heart murmur through a stethoscope. Although it may sound ... [Read More]
Are You Always Tired? Reasons to See a Sleep Specialist
It’s been ingrained in our heads since childhood: we need seven to eight hours of sleep a night to maintain our health, energy and mental acuity. If you’re not getting that much rest, or if you’re always tired and it’s having a negative impact on your life, it may be time for you to consult with a sleep specialist. The most common reason to see a sleep specialist is because you’re not getting the amount of sleep – and the quality of sleep –you need to feel rested and energetic during the ... [Read More]
