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Prediabetes Blog

What is Prediabetes?

Prediabetes is becoming increasingly prevalent in the United States. This chronic condition increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, as well as heart disease and stroke. However, there are ways to reduce your risk.

Newborn Screenings

Newborn Screening and Routine Childhood Tests

Having a baby can be an exciting and overwhelming time in your life. Learn more about tests that are recommended and performed at birth and throughout childhood.

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation and How it is Treated

Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common types of heart arrhythmias treated in the United States. So what exactly is atrial fibrillation and how is it treated?

Annual Exam

What to Expect at an Annual Exam

Whether you’re 20 or 80, you may wonder what to expect or how to prepare for your annual exam. Knowing what to expect will help you prepare.

Gut Health

Is Your Gut Making You Sick?

If your gut health is awry, your overall health may suffer in other ways too. Learn more about if your gut is making you sick and how to improve your gut health.

Heart Walking

Walking and Heart Disease

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. The good news is that you can take steps to ward off heart disease, one of the most effective being walking.

Snacky Bloodsugar

How To Optimize Blood Sugar

When it comes to balancing blood sugar, balancing your meals and snacks is the first step.

Good Sleep

4 Signs You Are Not Getting Good Sleep

Getting good sleep is essential for your health and quality of life. Research suggests that 33% of adults in the United States do not get enough sleep regularly.

Adhd Or Anxiety

Do I Have ADHD or Anxiety? What You Need to Know

Anxiety and ADHD are common mental health disorders that impact many people in the United States. While they are distinct, overlapping symptoms may make diagnosing difficult.

Omega 3S 2023

Omega-3s: The Difference Between EPA, DHA, and ALA

Many people don't know the difference between the various omega-3 fatty acids, what foods are good sources of each, and how these different omega-3s may impact health and well-being.

Facial Tics

My Child Experiences Facial Tics: Is It Tourette’s Syndrome?

If your child is experiencing facial tics, it can be concerning. Learn more more about facial tics and how to know if it is Tourette’s syndrome or not.

Best Acne Treatment

The Best Way to Get Rid of Acne

While acne is less common as people age, up to 25% of women and 12% of men in their 40s still report trouble with acne. So what's the best way to get rid of acne?

Diabetes 1 2

What’s the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?

Both type I and type II diabetes cause you to have abnormal blood sugar (aka blood glucose), but the two are separate diseases.

A Fib Awareness Month

September Is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month

An estimated six million Americans have a heart condition called atrial fibrillation (Afib). What is afib, who gets it, and what are some afib treatment options?

Psoriasis Awareness

August is Psoriasis Action Month

Despite many celebrities sharing their stories, psoriasis is frequently misunderstood by the public. More than 8 million Americans and 125 million people worldwide are living with psoriasis.

Control Sugar Reduce Cholesterol

Reducing Sugar to Control your Triglycerides and Cholesterol Levels

High cholesterol has traditionally been associated with total fat intake, but recent research shows that the culprit behind elevated cholesterol and triglycerides may be sugar.

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Bromelain and Stinging Nettle for Seasonal Allergies

If you don't want to rely on over-the-counter medication for seasonal allergies, natural alternatives like bromelain and stinging nettle may help.

Long Haul Covid

What You Should Know about Long-Haul Covid

What causes long-haul Covid in one person may not be what causes it in another. Research is ongoing, but what is certain is between 10 and 30% of people who get a COVID-19 infection will end up with long-haul Covid.

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How Do You Treat Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Do Dietary Changes Work?

Between 4 to 10% of women of reproductive age have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), making it one of the most common metabolic and reproductive disorders for women in this age group.

Polypharmacy 2022

Potential Problems of Polypharmacy

The more medications you take, the greater the risk of potential drug interactions or health complications. Fortunately, this can be preventable and fixable if you know what to look for.

Turmeric

What’s the Hype About Turmeric?

Turmeric has been around for millennia, but it has recently gathered attention with its reported medicinal properties. Should you consider adding it to your healthy diet regimen?

Burnout Prevention

5 Tips to Prevent Burnout and Cope When You Can’t Cope

What does burnout mean, and how can you know if you’re really “burned out?” More importantly, how can you prevent burnout from affecting your health?

Dm Foot Care

Proper Foot Care in Diabetes

Diabetes can lead to complications such as heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, lower-limb infection, injury, or even amputation. Lower-limb infection, injury, or amputation can be prevented by properly caring for your feet.

Seasonal Changes

5 Ways to Minimize Seasonal Stress

Seasonal changes can be stressful on your body and mind. Fortunately, you can take steps to minimize seasonal stress, which may help you more easily adapt to the changing seasons.

Healthy Immune

Avoid Illness by Keeping Your Immune System in Top Shape

Whether you’re trying to protect yourself from COVID-19 or the common cold, it’s vital to maintain a fully functioning immune system to avoid getting sick.

5 Most Nutritious Foods

The 5 Most Nutritious Foods on the Planet

While there is a lot of debate about what constitutes a healthy diet, you can improve your health by following a few simple rules.

Nexplanon Vs Mirena

Comparing the Nexplanon Implant and the Mirena IUD

When it comes to birth control, you can choose from many options that provide the same benefit. Learn the differences between the Nexplanon Implant and the Mirena IUD.

Collagen

Collagen: Separating Fact from Fiction

With many Americans now taking inventory of their health and longevity, supplements such as collagen are receiving more and more attention.

Stroke Awareness Mo

Recognizing American Stroke Awareness Month

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that an American dies of a stroke every four minutes.

Eye Drops

How to Use Eye Drops Correctly

Whether it is for dry eyes, an eye infection, or glaucoma treatment, properly using your eye drops will get you the best results.

Seasonal Depression

Surprising Mental Health Disorders that Peak During the Spring

It is not uncommon for certain mental health disorders to peak during various parts of the year. For many, a change in seasons can cause a decline in their mental health and mood.

Self Care

Developing a Self-Care Ritual

Making time to take care of yourself is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your overall health and well-being, yet many neglect self-care on a regular basis

Pandemic Moms

Postpartum Moms in a Post-Pandemic World

Women who were pregnant during COVID and gave birth during the pandemic experienced significant challenges and stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Social Isolation

Coping with Social Isolation

Research has shown that social isolation can be detrimental to your physical and mental health. Learn how you can stay connected and cope with social isolation, even during the most challenging of times.

Eliquis Vs Pradaxa

Eliquis vs. Pradaxa – What is the Difference?

Eliquis and Pradaxa are two of the newer oral anticoagulants (blood thinners) that have emerged in the last decade, and work differently than warfarin.

Add Years To Life

Add a Decade to Your Life With These Healthy Habits

If you’re wondering how you can live a longer, healthier life, take a look at the following healthy habits. Some are very easy to adopt, and research shows they can add as much as a decade to your life.

Asthma Inhalers Expire

Does Albuterol Expire? What You Need to Know

Everyone needs a basic understanding of prescription medications, including asthma inhalers. Things like dosage and expiration dates remain essential to ensure proper and effective medication usage.

Depression Meds

What to Know When Considering Medication for Anxiety and Depression

You may be considering a medication to help with your symptoms, but it can be daunting to take the first step. Learn more in our health news.

Natl Nutrition Month

5 Easy Things You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Nutrition

March marks National Nutrition Month. Proper nutrition remains important, not only for our physical health, but for our mental health, memory, and ability to comprehend. Here are five easy things you can do to improve your nutrition.

Ms Month

When to Suspect MS

An MS (multiple sclerosis) diagnosis can elude patients and their clinicians for a long time before finally being uncovered. MS Awareness Week is March 7-13. Consider the telltale signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis, as well as some of its lesser-known presentations.

Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent Fasting: What You Need to Know

Intermittent fasting (IF), despite it being around for hundreds of years, is gaining more attention in the weight loss and medical world today.

Heart Mind Connection

How Your Mind Can Impact Your Heart

February is American Heart Month. One key aspect of heart health may be your state of mind, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Learn more about the mind-heart-body connection.

Blue Zones

The Power 9: Healthy Habits from Blue Zone Inhabitants

If you’re looking for the secret to a longer, healthier life, you may not have to look any farther than Blue Zones.

Realistic Goals

How to Set Realistic Resolutions After a Pandemic

With the start of a new year come new feelings of hope and encouragement. Consider the following when setting and working toward your 2021 resolutions to help increase your odds of success.

Healthy Start 2021

Kicking Off New Year’s Resolutions the Right Way

Whatever your goals are for 2021, certain factors can increase your chances of success.

3 Healthy Eating Tips

3 Rules for Healthy Eating

Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the best things you can do for your overall health and your immune function. But with all the conflicting dietary advice available, how do you know what’s truly healthy?

Covid Thanksgiving

The Secret to Surviving the Holidays During a Pandemic

The holidays are another area of our lives that have been impacted by COVID-19. If you are stressing over how to handle your holiday plans during this pandemic, you are not alone.

Winter Ready

How to Mentally Prepare for the Cold Months

The cold months are challenging for many people. While we can't stop winter from coming, we do have power over ourselves and how we prepare for and cope with the cold winter months.

BPH

Dutasteride vs. Finasteride: What Is the Difference?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) affects about one-third of men over 50 and is present in 90% of men by the age of 85. Medications that treat BPH can help alleviate symptoms and prevent complications.

PCOS

Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects up to 12% of women in their childbearing years. It is one of the most common causes of infertility in women.

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Top 4 Health Tips for Men Over 50

A healthy lifestyle can help men over 50 protect their health while also lowering their risk of many common health problems. Follow these tips to stay healthy and energetic as you age.

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