Category: Conditions & Treatments
The Relationship Between Diabetes and Heart Disease
Heart disease is a common health issue that many people understand the basics of. But the connection between diabetes and heart disease may not be as well known. Learn why people living with diabetes should pay careful attention to their heart health.
When to Visit Urgent Care for COPD
On a good day, COPD symptoms may be hardly noticeable and you can go about your daily routine without much thought to the disease. But you should take note when symptoms start to turn problematic and uncomfortable. Consider working with your provider to create an action plan for when and where to seek care—before COPD becomes a health emergency.
What You Need to Know About Childhood Vaccines
Vaccines are very important for your child’s health and wellness. Know when they should get which vaccines and how to make getting a shot easier for both you and your child.
Concerned Your Child Has a Developmental Delay? Here’s What to Do
Watching your child grow is an amazing experience. But what if they aren’t developing as fast as other kids? Learn if you should be concerned and what to do.
What Are the Best Exercises for Lower Back Pain?
Living with lower back pain? There are solutions. One simple tactic is performing back-specific exercises—most of which can be done at home.
What Are Vascular Disease and Vascular Screenings?
Vascular disease may sound intimidating. Yet, with proper intervention—like screening—individuals can protect themselves. Here are the most important facts to know about vascular disease and vascular screenings.
Why (and How) to Quit Smoking
Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for nearly every medical condition. It’s even recognized as the most preventable cause of death. While smoking cigarettes, even for a short time, can cause detrimental effects on your health, quitting can benefit your health almost immediately.
Penicillin Allergy? Here Are the Signs to Know
When you were a kid, you may have been told you were allergic to penicillin. For decades, doctors commonly diagnosed allergies to penicillin —and told many people to avoid it. But the reality is that many people told they were allergic to penicillin don’t have an allergy. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 10 percent of Americans have been told they have the allergy, but less than one percent is allergic. How can you tell if you have a true penicillin allergy? You’ll need a test for an accurate diagnosis.
Is It Safe to Exercise After Taking Insulin?
Many people with diabetes require timed insulin injections to manage their condition and stay healthy. Learn more about how exercise and insulin injections affect each other.
Living your Best Life with Heart Disease
The human heart is an amazing organ, responsible for delivering oxygen and nutrients to the entire body. To accomplish these life-sustaining tasks, the heart must beat effectively and efficiently. Unfortunately, when there are problems with the cardiovascular system, the consequences can be life-threatening. Here is how to live your healthiest if you have heart disease.