With approximately 84 million Americans suffering from some form of cardiovascular disease, heart disease has been and continues to be at the top of the list of the country’s most serious health crises. As the disease claims approximately 2,200 people per day, many physicians are stressing preventive care as successful method for taking action. In fact, many venerated medical programs such as Mayo Clinic and Weill Cornell Medicine have entire programs dedicated to preventive cardiology. There ... [Read More]
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Flu shot myths debunked
This year marks the centennial of a worldwide flu pandemic that sickened more about 500 million people, of whom 50 million died, including 675,000 Americans. Despite the totality of the pandemic, what many more found shocking was the amount of victims who were young (between the ages of 20-40) and otherwise healthy. After all, this was in the midst of World War I as if there wasn’t enough death and destruction in the world. Today, the flu can be prevented or at least mitigated with a simple ... [Read More]
Safe Ways to Boost Weight Loss at Home
When it comes to losing weight, there’s the right way and the wrong way. Unfortunately, with promises of fast and easy weight loss, the wrong way is where many people gravitate. There are also a lot of gimmicks attached to losing weight the wrong way, including those touted by weight loss “experts” who make unsupportable claims that fat can be shed without effort, in the comfort of your own home. Thankfully, there are safe and effective ways to lose and even boost weight loss at home. Next time ... [Read More]
9 Reasons to Schedule Your Medical Wellness Visit
You can never be too cautious about your health and wellness. Checking in with your primary care doctor every year can help you catch health conditions that would have otherwise been ignored. Your annual checkup is also an opportunity for you to discuss what health issues you’ve been experiencing, any goals for yourself such as physical fitness, and any medical or therapeutic procedures you’ve been considering – both surgical and nonsurgical. Why Get Annual Doctor Checkups? In managing your ... [Read More]
What to Do if You’ve Been Diagnosed With Diabetes
Getting diagnosed with a disease is never easy, but it is the first step in controlling your condition and living a longer, healthier life. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes, don’t be afraid. Diabetes can be controlled if you live a fairly healthy lifestyle and follow your doctor’s recommendations. There are several things you can do to take control of your health after your diagnosis. Below are some of the major factors that can help you control your diabetes and live an ... [Read More]
