Category: Health Awareness
Women and Heart Health: How to Reduce Your Heart Disease Risk
Women have different heart-health needs than do men, from unique heart disease risk factors to recognizing distinctive symptoms of a heart attack in women. Learn the information and lifestyle changes you can make to protect your heart.
Heart Disease Symptom Warning Signs
For heart disease patients — managing your health at home includes self-checks to know if you are in the RED, YELLOW OR GREEN zone and what to do.
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.
Are You Vitamin D-Deficient? Here’s How to Know
You’ve probably heard of vitamin D, but do you know what it is? Vitamin D plays an essential role in how your body functions. When you’re vitamin D-deficient, you may be at risk of several potential health issues.
What Could Breast Pain Mean?
If you experience breast pain, you may wonder whether breast cancer could be the cause. It’s possible, but unlikely. Breast cancer can cause breast pain, but so can a variety of other conditions.
Is There Such a Thing as a Healthy Sports Drink?
It is very important to stay hydrated, especially when exercising. But is a sports drink the right option for you? Learn when to choose a sports drink and when water is best.
Recognizing Appendicitis: Signs Your Sudden Abdominal Pain May Be More Serious
Appendicitis is a medical emergency. Knowing the signs and symptoms of appendicitis can help you and your loved ones receive timely treatment.