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]
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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]
The Importance of an Annual Physical
Except for the occasional cold or minor injury, you’ve never been sick a day in your life. Nor do you have any allergies or chronic conditions. So why bother visiting a doctor every year for a routine physical exam? Regardless of your age or your medical history, annual physical exams with your primary care provider are essential to your continued health and well-being. For one thing, it’s one of the best ways to identify and treat any new health issues before they can get worse. In ... [Read More]
My muscles are sore and I haven’t been working out: Why?
The feeling of sore muscles after a good workout can tell you that you worked hard and are moving towards achieving your fitness goals, whatever they may be. Or if you go on a beautiful hike and your legs are sore the next day, it’s almost a pleasant feeling. You can stretch and rest a bit without giving it much thought. But what about when your muscles are sore, but you haven’t been working out? What could it be? Although less common than muscle pain from exercise or exertion, your muscles ... [Read More]
