Category: Conditions & Treatments
Carbohydrates and COPD
Did you know the food you eat can affect your breathing, especially when you have COPD? It all starts with metabolism, the process in your cells that changes food into energy. Learn about how carbs affect COPD.
5 Ways to Manage Your COPD Medications Better
Taking your COPD medications as prescribed is important, especially since they can help manage your disease and maintain your quality of life. Here are five ways to manage your COPD medications better.
Can You Get a Staph Infection at the Gym?
You have the best of intentions when joining a gym. You want to become more physically active, boost your heart health and build your muscles. But can you pick up a disease, such as a staph infection, at the gym? The short answer: Yes, you can. But don’t fear! You can reduce your chance of getting sick by taking a few safety precautions.
How to Tell if You Have Edema
If you have congestive heart failure or a related disease, your doctor might have you check whether you have fluid build-up in your feet, ankles or lower legs that causes swelling called edema. Here is a guide on what to look for and what you can do to prevent edema or swelling in your legs.
Why Do You Need an Annual Wellness Exam?
Establishing a primary care relationship can be transformative. Your annual physical is an opportunity to optimize your overall wellbeing. Research shows that preventive health — making positive choices — is a powerful tool for staying or becoming disease-free. Excellent primary care prevents diseases and the need for medications.
What Is a Nurse Practitioner?
Gone are the days when a “doctor” was the only choice if you needed medical attention. Advanced practice providers (APPs), such as nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are filling a much-needed role in the health care industry.
Following a Diabetes-Friendly Meal Plan Over the Holidays
The holidays are a magical, delicious time of glazed ham, sweet potatoes, buttered rolls and pumpkin pie. And don’t forget all the chocolate-covered things, all the sweets, all the tasty treats. What’s a person with diabetes to do? Follow these easy tips.
Find a Lump in Your Breast? What to Do Next
Breast self-exams are an effective way women can monitor their breast health in between annual screenings. However, just because you find a lump in your breast doesn’t mean it is necessarily cancer. In fact, breast …
Strokes 101: How to Identify and Prevent Strokes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the United States, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds—and every four minutes, an individual dies from stroke. While those may seem like staggering statistics, 80% of strokes are preventable.
7 Tips for Dealing With Chronic Insomnia
Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? Millions of Americans have some type of sleep disorder, which is any condition that negatively impacts the ability to sleep. Thankfully, there are ways to get the rest you need.