Category: Conditions & Treatments
A Modern Method for Measuring A1c
The blood test that measures hemoglobin A1c percentages in the body helps health care providers monitor and diagnose prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Diabetes can lead to blindness, amputation and increased risk for cardiovascular and …
Don’t Let Your Heart Health Slide During the Pandemic
Novel coronavirus is keeping many of us out of the doctor’s office. However, it’s important to continue getting your cardiovascular screenings. Learn how to take care of your heart health during the pandemic.
Why You Shouldn’t Delay Your Mammogram During the Pandemic
Even during the coronavirus pandemic, getting your mammogram is still important. Find out who needs to get a mammogram when, and what we’re doing to keep you safe during your visit to the doctor.
7 Steps for Coping With a Chronic Condition
Being diagnosed with or suffering from chronic disease can be a monumental challenge. It can be difficult to adjust to a new life, but it’s not impossible. Here are seven steps you can take to cope with a chronic condition.
How Exercise Can Boost Your Mood
You already know that exercise is good for you, but did you know that scientific evidence suggests that exercise plays a critical role in mental health? Learn how exercise influences your mood.
What Do Your Blood Pressure Numbers Actually Mean?
When it comes to blood pressure, the highs, lows and what’s normal can be confusing. Learn more about what these numbers mean and why they should matter to you and your heart.
Experiencing Neck Pain? Here’s How to Cope.
We all experience neck pain from time to time, but when the pain becomes chronic, you could have an underlying issue that needs to be addressed. Discover what can cause neck pain, how to treat it at home and when to see a doctor.
Why You Should Go to Your Well-Woman Exam This Year
When you’re caught up in life’s hustle and bustle, it can be easy to let your health take last priority. While it may be tempting to skip your annual well-woman exam, it’s actually one of the most important things a woman can do for her health.
7 Drug-Free Ways to Relieve Pain
As the opioid crisis continues, people are turning more to drug-free techniques to relieve both chronic and acute pain. Luckily, many drug-free strategies may actually provide more effective, long-lasting relief for some types of pain.
Always Tired? You Could Have Sleep Apnea.
If you’re always feeling tired during the day and can’t figure out why, you could have sleep apnea. An estimated 22 million Americans suffer from the condition, and many go undiagnosed. Find out more about this common sleep disorder.