Good health starts with good nutrition, and there are medical specialists who can provide you with personal guidance in regard to your diet and food choices for optimum nutrition. Among these specialists, there are nutritionists and then there are nutritional counselors, but who is better to see for nutrition advice? The Difference Between a Nutritionist…
In the early 1960s, the number of obese Americans was less than 14 percent of the population. However, the percentage of obese Americans since then has tripled. The percentage of obese Americans in 2000 was 30.5 percent and 42.4 percent in 2018. Childhood obesity is also becoming more prevalent, with the latest figures from the…
Osteoporosis and congestive heart failure are two common and major public health problems. Heart failure is one of the leading causes of death and hospitalization of older adults. On the other hand, osteoporosis affects approximately 10 million Americans, which increases their risk of fractures. Recent studies show that heart failure patients have an increased risk…
Your weight, height, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, and breathing are just a few of the things that your primary care doctor checks during an annual physical. Many of us don’t see a doctor unless we suddenly have something wrong with our health – why would we need to see a physician when…
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…
