Cardiovascular or heart health is an important medical topic that should not be taken lightly, but rather seriously. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women? To put it in perspective, approximately 610,000 people in the United States die from heart disease or heart related issues annually, which equates to one in every four deaths. So, when your doctor recommends certain diagnostic scans such as an echocardiogram, it’s time to get serious about your heart ... [Read More]
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Why Your Primary Care Doctor May Recommend Sleep Medicine
Insomnia is an American Epidemic Each year, about 60 million Americans are affected by insomnia. People over the age of 65, and more women than men, have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Chronic insomnia can have a devastating effect on daily routines. Few people realize just how debilitating sleep deprivation can be. Sleep is restorative and nourishing for both body and mind. It is a very basic and sustaining component of life. Insomnia, if left untreated, can raise your risk of ... [Read More]
What is Internal Medicine?
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment of all adults who are chronically ill, or the care of those who are healthy. The difference between a family doctor and an internist, is that internists will generally only treat adults, whereas a family medicine doctor will cover the whole family, including children. An internist is a doctor who has completed a three-year internal medicine residency, following medical school. During their academic ... [Read More]
What is a Nuclear Stress Test?
No need to “stress” about getting a nuclear stress test. Your heart health is extremely important. If your heart isn’t functioning properly, not only does your quality of life suffer, your life itself becomes at risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United States, about 610,000 people die of heart disease (also known as cardiovascular disease) every year. This means one in every four deaths are due to heart disease. Early action is crucial for preventing death ... [Read More]
Stress and Hypertension: Is there a connection?
How often have you heard someone complain that they were so mad that their blood pressure was going up? While there is still not much direct evidence that proves stress causes high blood pressure (HBP), or hypertension, it can have a profound effect on its development. How Stress Effects Blood Pressure Studies show that stress can raise blood pressure, and that repeated blood pressure elevation can lead to a condition known as hypertension. Also, chronic stress stimulates the nervous system to ... [Read More]
