Obesity is currently one of the most serious health issues in the United States, but it is widely misunderstood. According to the American Heart Association, nearly 42% of Americans live with obesity. Obesity is a significant risk factor in potentially fatal health issues like high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes,…
Do frequent digestive problems like bloating, diarrhea, and abdominal pain affect your daily life? You’re not alone. Gastrointestinal troubles can result from a number of health conditions. But for approximately 7% of the U.S. population, gluten – a protein found naturally in wheat, barley, and rye – is a contributing…
Holiday travel can be one of the greatest joys in life. Whether it’s reconnecting with family and friends or just breaking up daily routines in new places, travel is good for the soul. But it is not always so good for our bodies. Traveling has become even more stressful in…
Navigating stressful situations is a part of life for everyone. It’s how our bodies react when we perceive danger in our environment. But the more you know about how to neutralize stress, the better prepared you’ll be to cope when it hits. In this post, we’ll discuss what happens to…
Perhaps our strongest instinct as parents is the need to protect our children—to shield them from harm, pain and illness. These days, we’re all thinking about our health and well-being more often than ever and how we can avoid putting ourselves and our kids at risk for disease. In this…
Humans need protein to live. But not all proteins are created equal, and it is possible to have too much of a good thing. In fact, it turns out that the most important thing about protein is not how much you eat, but where your protein comes from. Protein in…
Have you ever felt your cheeks burn after a hot shower or your face flush after a spicy meal? These could be signs of rosacea, a chronic inflammatory skin condition. Rosacea affects an estimated 16 million Americans, or 4.8% of the population. It is most common in fair-skinned people between…
As some parts of the country experience more frequent heat waves and extreme temperatures, people may not be fully equipped to handle the heat when it arrives. Even with the fan blasting on full speed and your windows open wide, some nights, there’s simply no way to escape the heat.
Are you worried about getting gestational diabetes while pregnant? Or are you living with type 1 or 2 diabetes and thinking about starting a family? A Family Medicine OB doctor can offer you essential support and guidance to keep your health on track throughout your pregnancy and beyond. Managing…
Prediabetes is a serious health condition where an individual’s blood sugar levels are consistently higher than normal, but they have not yet developed type 2 diabetes. Since prediabetes doesn’t have outward symptoms, people often do not show signs until the condition is in an advanced stage. So it’s important to…
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