Tag: Health Awareness
New Ultrasound Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease
While there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, there are several options for treatment, including medication, physical therapy, surgery (deep brain stimulation), and now there is a new focused ultrasound treatment option that reduces symptoms.
Breakfast with Diabetes: What’s Best for You To Eat
With a healthy, diabetes-friendly breakfast, you can power up and manage blood sugar levels at the same time.
Treating and Preventing ACL Injuries
If you’re a sports fan, odds are you’ve probably seen an athlete suffer an ACL injury. Do you know what that acronym means? Knowing what it is can help you avoid one yourself.
Sports Psychology: Unlocking Mental Resilience for Peak Performance
Using sports psychology principles to build mental resilience helps athletes develop confidence, reduce anxiety and reach their full performance potential.
Talk to Your Provider About Improving Your Heart Health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and its effects contribute to conditions such as heart attack and stroke. If you haven’t yet, make lifestyle choices that will lower your risk of heart disease and improve your overall heart health.
The Relationship Between Diabetes and Stroke
There is a strong connection between living with diabetes and having a stroke. Being aware of the risk factors, how the two health issues are related, and ways to prevent both can benefit anyone concerned about developing diabetes or having a stroke.
Osteoporosis: Exercises to Improve Bone Health
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens the bones in your body. With an increased risk of sustaining an injury accompanying the disease, it can be challenging to know what exercises for osteoporosis are safe. People living with osteoporosis can, and should, exercise. They may just need to adjust their exercise routine a bit to accommodate their diagnosis for safety and good health.
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: How Can It Affect Your Thyroid Gland?
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis can cause the thyroid gland to make fewer hormones your body needs for some of its most important functions. This condition is known as hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid. Fortunately, treatment is available to replace one of these essential substances so you can manage an underactive thyroid.
Managing the Move from Pediatrics to Adult Care
As children age, their health needs change, and so should their care. Here’s what you need to know to help your children transition from pediatrics to adult care.
6 Things to Know About Heart Failure and Mental Health
While heart conditions and mental health concerns seem entirely separate, issues with one can cause challenges in the other.