If you have a headache that won’t go away or feel unusually anxious, consider yourself one of the lucky ones who received a warning sign. The most dangerous thing about high blood pressure, also known…
Do you frequently feel your heart race or slow down for no apparent reason? If you’re shrugging your shoulders, you may have an arrhythmia, or an irregular heartbeat. What is arrhythmia? An arrhythmia means your…
Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women? Nearly, 1 in every 5 people dies from heart disease each year. The good news is that there are…
It’s not unusual to feel a little isolated and down in the dumps at times during the winter months. Those short, dark days in January and February can bring about moments of the “winter blues.”…
The holiday season was filled with food and drinks at celebratory gatherings. But now that the New Year is here it’s time to start putting those resolutions into practice. Are you thinking about participating in…
The decorations are up, the music’s playing, and kitchens are busy as people prepare for holiday celebrations. But if you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), this time of year can feel like anything but a…
Discussing your sex life with a physician may seem intimidating or embarrassing. But it is one of the best things you can do for both your physical and mental health. If you suffer from a…
Have you noticed your child losing focus in conversations or struggling to complete homework? Does it seem like they can’t sit still or let others finish talking? Occasional daydreaming or unruly behavior isn’t uncommon —…
Chronic pain is a burden no one should live with. Yet more than 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. have an ailment or injury that causes them to feel pain almost every day. For…
There’s no avoiding it: screen time has become a big part of our daily lives. We use smartphones and tablets for work, school, and entertainment. Devices even help us shop and socialize. And to make…
As the summer draws to a close and the school year nears, you may find yourself with tears in your eyes. But it's not for sentimental reasons. It's because mid-to-late August is also when fall…
If your kids are in summer sports and training camps, you’ve probably spent many evenings cheering them on at games and tournaments. Unfortunately, you may also have experienced those gut-wrenching moments when they fall, collide,…
You never leave the house without applying sunscreen. You visit your dermatologist for annual skin checks, and you make a concerted effort to steer clear of the sun’s rays. Those are all great ways to…
Atopic dermatitis, often referred to as eczema, is a chronic and common skin condition that causes breakouts of red, itchy, or scaly rashes. Every year these irritated and inflamed areas of skin affect more than…
Learning how to manage your condition is critical when you have diabetes. One of the most important ways to keep tabs on your health is to check your blood sugar regularly throughout the day. More…
