An inability to get a good night’s sleep, especially over a length of time, can be detrimental to your health. If you’re experiencing problems falling asleep or getting good quality sleep, you may have a sleep disorder. The daily recommended sleep time for most adults is about 7 – 8 hours a night. If you…
Being physically ill often comes with noticeable, physical symptoms. With mental illness, however, the signs are not often obvious. You have to wonder, is it just a mood, or is it clinical depression – or some other type of issue with your mental health? What’s happening on the inside is not always reflected on the…
Before your child goes back to school or begins playing a sport, you may be asked to take them for a school physical examination. This is a health assessment spearheaded by a certified healthcare professional and is designed to determine whether a child is healthy enough to be attending school or playing a sport. Its…
One of the most common health issues affecting Americans is hypertension. This condition occurs when there is more blood pumping into your heart than your arteries can manage. If not managed, hypertension or high blood pressure can cause severe damage to your blood vessels, leading to a heart attack or stroke. The following are treatment options used…
There’s been a lot of talks recently in the healthcare industry about the need for transparency. More than just a buzzword, transparency has become an important aspect of modern health services. Up to now, most of the discussion has revolved around cost transparency. But as a patient, you also need – and are entitled to…
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive condition that is often characterized by frequent bouts of heartburn as well as discomfort in the upper abdominal area. What causes it are powerful stomach acids that make their way up to your esophagus. These misplaced stomach acids can irritate the upper digestive tract, even the throat and…
The main causes of diabetes largely depend on the type of diabetes you have. There are three common types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. While their causes may vary, the symptoms are similar between the three types of diabetes. Symptoms of diabetes include increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred…
The Civil War, Pearl Harbor, 9/11 … America has faced many adversities in its history and has managed to emerge stronger in the aftermath. But how do you fight and defeat an invisible medical enemy – especially one as seemingly challenging as the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? The first step to overcoming any crisis of…
How do you know if the pain and discomfort in your hands, hips, or knees are symptomatic of something serious? Sometimes, pain is caused by minor injuries or overuse. A few days of rest and recovery make the symptoms go away. However, for some people, pain and discomfort are caused by chronic conditions, such as…
Not all medical issues can be diagnosed without the use of microscopic and lab tests. A biopsy is a medical procedure used to aid doctors in investigating abnormalities in the body and making diagnoses. During a biopsy procedure, a sample of body tissue is taken for examination under a microscope to identify a wide range…
