Health & Wellness Blog

The Debate Over Surgical vs. Non-Surgical Modes of Ovarian Complex Cyst Treatments

Complex ovarian cyst seems to affect women of all ages and nationalities. Thankfully, ovarian complex cyst treatments, both non-surgical and surgical, have made advances in recent years to give the affected relief from their ailments. But often, a storm is raised over the choice of ovarian complex cyst treatments; surgical vs. non-surgical debates can only […]


Senior Depression: A Disease Arising from the Inside

Old age for every person out there means the same things – retirement, medicines, and the inability to perform what we could in the days of our youth. With this sudden helplessness which imprisons us, comes sadness and in some cases misery too. Such sadness and inability to perform even the most basic work or […]


The Health Effects of Energy Drinks on Teens

The ingestion of heavily-caffeinated energy drinks has dramatically risen in the last few years with revenues currently exceeding $3.5 billion a year and growing. Many of these beverages boast a variety of ingredients like ginkgo, ginseng, amino acids and vitamins, but they also often contain high amounts of sugar, and the primary active ingredient: caffeine. […]


Sleep Apnea and Erectile Dysfunction

Men with sleep apnea may suffer from a treatable form of erectile dysfunction caused by regular deprivation of oxygen experienced during these episodes of obstructed breathing, a new report says. Those findings come from lab tests on mice, but the researchers say that erectile dysfunction (ED) is common among men with obstructive sleep apnea, a […]


The Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Test

A brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) test measures the quantity of the BNP hormone in your blood. BNP is made by your heart and shows how well your heart is performing. Usually, only a small amount of BNP is found in your blood, but if your heart has to work harder than usual over a long […]


What is Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a degenerative disease that causes the bones to thin and become brittle. Without proper treatment, the bones can become brittle and break easily. There are many different factors that cause osteoporosis. Some of these include: Menopause Certain medical conditions Medications Hormones Unbalanced diet Since it may not be known what causes osteoporosis for […]


Are You Going Through Menopause?

Some of the first signs of menopause can be irregular periods, hot flashes and feeling more forgetful. If you are having the first signs of menopause and feeling apprehensive, it’s a good time to discuss it with your women’s health specialist. You may even want to ask some questions that will help you decide whether […]


Why Regular Check-Ups Are Important

Scheduling medical appointments when you’re feeling fine may seem like a waste of your time. But the old saying “prevention is better than cure” is very true. Regular medical check-ups will pick up any potential problems, allowing you to take steps in either preventing them or beginning early treatment. Many large corporations insist that their […]


Depression in Seniors

The difficult changes that you may face as you grow older—such as the death of a spouse or medical problems—can lead to depression, especially if you don’t have a strong support system. Left untreated, depression prevents you from enjoying life like you used to, and its effects go far beyond mood. Depression not only makes […]


San Pedro Doctor’s Discuss Fall Prevention

Falls among older adults cause over 90% of broken hips. Less than 50% of those who break their hip will get around as they did before their fracture, and 20% will die within one year. Serious falls very often result in loss of independence and quality of life for older seniors. Falls are often preventable […]