Blood pressure is the pressure that blood must exert to move through the arteries. Your heart pumps oxygen-rich blood into your arteries. They distribute it to the tissues and cells of your body. Too much high blood pressure can cause health problems. If you want to lower blood pressure, there are some effective strategies that […]
INTRODUCTION Diabetes keeps you alert all the time. Diabetic neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, coronary heart disease, and kidney damage are all potential issues if you don’t control your blood sugar. So, if you ignore your illness, you could face major impacts. People with diabetes frequently experience excruciating pain and have problems managing their blood sugar levels. […]
Your urine reveals a lot about your health. How often you go, how dark or light it is, and the balance of proteins and other components are clues about how your body is functioning. Find out what cloudy urine could mean.
With arthritis comes painful, swollen joints that refuse to work the way they should. Is there any way to avoid this debilitating condition, or is it inevitable? Find out if you’re at risk for arthritis and how to sidestep it if possible.
Living with diabetes is all about managing your blood sugar, and that means managing your food. Here are some key dietary changes that will help, rather than hinder, your efforts.
Do you have sex? You’re at risk for STDs — even if you only have one partner. Find out which STDs are most common and what you can do if you or your partner become infected.
If you haven’t yet received a COVID-19 vaccine, you’ve probably felt the pressure to get it. But like many people, you have questions and concerns. Here’s some straight info to help you make this very personal decision.
It’s easy to blow off annual physicals when you feel great, but that may backfire. These yearly exams reveal a lot about your health and can stop problems before they start. Here’s why you shouldn’t put off a physical just because you feel fine.
Hearing you have diabetes can be overwhelming, and for good reason. A diabetes diagnosis changes your life — sometimes for the better. Learn more about the ways you can change your habits, become healthier, and manage your diabetes.
Pap smears are a routine part of a woman’s regular health exam, and the results are almost always normal — but what happens when they’re not? Learn what causes abnormal Pap smears and what to do next.
It’s never comfortable talking about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), but not talking about them can lead to something much worse than an embarrassing conversation. Here are the straight facts about STDs and when to get tested.
Life is busy, and your schedule’s tight, so how and why would you spend time at a doctor’s office when you feel perfectly fine? Here’s what you don’t know about the importance of annual physical exams.
COVID-19 has been with us more than a year now, and it’s still going strong. You may think you know all there is to know by now, but the data continually evolves. Here’s the latest comprehensive guide for all things COVID-19.
A seasonal respiratory infection most prevalent in the winter, influenza usually isn’t a serious issue for those in good health. However, the very young and elderly can be susceptible to complications, as are some people with other health conditions.
The holiday season marks the start of winter, not to mention the start of high-carb comfort foods and seasonal treats that may entice with dangerous temptations that challenge a diabetic’s blood sugar control. Here are some tips for the winter months.
Arthritis comes in over 100 forms, with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis leading the way as the most common types. These are degenerative diseases with no known cure, so having an arthritis management team helps you minimize their impact.
High blood pressure is a silent killer, able to reach dangerous levels without alerting you through symptoms. In fact, if you can recognize signs of the condition, you’re likely already in a serious state of health. The time to lower your BP is now.
With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging, the coming cold and flu season may be more complicated than usual. Protecting yourself from seasonal viral illness has never been more important. Here are some tips to help.
Regular health care may be taking a backseat during the COVID-19 crisis, but the time is now to get caught up with the preventive benefits offered by an annual physical. If you’ve delayed other care due to the virus, make an appointment now.
Urinary tract infections are a fact of life for many women, who get these eight times more than men. While these common infections are easy to treat, they can lead to serious and even deadly consequences when ignored.
Sexually transmitted diseases pose a major health issue in the United States that requires increased awareness and personal diligence. Every sexually active person should understand the risks and know the importance of STD testing.
You’re feeling good about your health, and you feel fine. If you’re in the early stages of Type 2 diabetes, you’d know it, right? There’s a good chance you won’t. Prediabetes may present symptoms, but they’re often subtle and easy to miss.
Are you fairly certain your symptoms are allergy-related, but don’t know what your triggers are? Allergy skin tests can pinpoint the sources of your allergic reaction and help you know what to avoid.