Most people stop everything to secure an ENT specialist’s appointment at the onset of a sore throat. We rush to the dentist when a tooth ache turns unbearable. For some reason there seems to be a surprising lack of awareness among many people about the services of Primary Care Physicians (PCP). A Primary Care Physician […]
Republished from harvard.edu Many people shy away from eating fish for fears of contaminants. This may not be a valid reason. Fish is a very important part of a healthy diet. Fish and other seafood are the major sources of healthful long-chain omega-3 fats and are also rich in other nutrients such as vitamin D […]
Republished from health.harvard.edu Dementia poses many challenges, both for people struggling with it and for those close to them. It can be hard to witness and cope with common behaviors that arise from illnesses like Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, or frontotemporal dementia. Caring for a person who has dementia may be frustrating, confusing, or upsetting […]
Pain is the body’s self-preservation tool that alerts you that damage to your body is occurring or likely to occur. The inability to experience pain, like when a person has lost sensation because of diabetes, can be dangerous because the person receives no warning of impending damage. If you suffer from chronic pain or no […]
Republished from Medical News Today Sugars are a type of simple carbohydrate that occur naturally in some foods and drinks. They are also an additive in certain foods and drinks. Consuming too much sugar can lead to health problems, such as increasing the risk of weight gain, diabetes, tooth cavities, and more. Many healthful food […]
Why is Stress Awareness So Important? Stress can be extremely difficult to cope with and can seriously impact our lives. It can also cause and/or aggravate health problems. Every April, healthcare professionals from across the country join forces to increase public awareness about not only the causes, but also the treatments for the growing stress […]
Daylight Savings began yesterday as we all lost an hour to gain more daylight time. How the time changes actually affects you depends on your own personal health, sleep habits, and lifestyle. Moving our clocks in either direction changes the principal time cue — light — for setting and resetting our 24-hour natural cycle, or circadian […]
Leafy greens may help protect the heart, new research suggests. Some leafy greens and other vegetables, such as beet, are rich in nitrates. A study finds a link between consuming a cup of leafy greens daily, lower blood pressure, and a reduced risk of heart disease. The study analyzed the dietary habits and health of […]
February is American Heart Health Month, and a great time to brush up on women’s heart health facts to keep you in great shape. Below, we walk you through all the facts a woman should know about the risks and prevention of heart disease. Many fatal heart attacks and strokes are preventable. What is Heart Health […]
Eating foods for a healthy heart involves keeping to a nutrient-rich diet. Primary sources are plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and beans. Moderate amounts of dairy and fish are beneficial as well. A diet that can help prevent or manage heart failure also excludes certain foods. Experts recommend limiting the intake of […]
