A new study published in the journal The Lancet, finds smoking rates continue to be a challenging public health threat as nearly one billion people smoked daily in 2015 – one in four men and one in 20 women worldwide. This is despite decades of tobacco control policies and more than half a century of unequivocal evidence of the harmful effects of tobacco on health.
Read MoreOn a regular basis, each of use a restroom to empty our bladder of urine that accumulates throughout the day. When our urinary system is operating as it should, it will run smoothly with few if any problems. For most of us the act of urinating is a natural and necessary process we generally give little thought to.
Read MoreIf you are one of the estimated 20% of Americans who experience symptoms of regurgitation of gastric acid or sour contents in the mouth, difficult or painful swallowing, chest pain, a chronic cough, bad breath or a feeling like something is stuck in your throat that occurs more than twice a week, there is a good chance it is more than just heartburn. It is likely to be a more serious form of heartburn called gastroesophageal reflux disease or simply known as GERD.
Read MoreThe common skin conditions of eczema and psoriasis are very similar with it sometimes being difficult to tell the difference between the two. But to be able to treat each separate condition effectively, it is important to have the right diagnosis as what treatment works for one may not work for the other.
Read MoreThere is no better time than the present to take charge of your health. You are the one living in your body so you know it best – or do you? In order to live a healthy, fulfilled life free of frequent doctor’s visits, taking medications, or being hospitalized, there are certain health numbers you need to know. Knowing these numbers and what they mean to your health, is when you begin the journey of personal responsibility of leading a healthier, longer life.
Read MoreLet’s face it – few of us delight in going to the dentist. You never know what they may find and if they do find something, it’s usually not good. Dental appointments may be last on our list of things to do but we need to think of it differently. Taking good care of your teeth and gums is an investment in your health you will need and use for the rest of your life.
Read MoreKids love their screen time. But more than 3 hours a day could be harming their health by possibly increasing their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Read MoreThe term metabolic syndrome is used a lot within the medical community. But as a patient, what exactly does it mean? Think of metabolic syndrome sort of like a doctor telling you of a condition you have that if you don’t make certain lifestyle changes, than there will be serious health consequences in the future.
Read MoreUreteroscopy may not be the most familiar procedure many of us know of but if you are having a urinary tract problem, it may be a necessary plan of action to treat whatever the concern is.
Read MoreStress – it’s never ending. There will always be a certain amount of stress we experience each day from meeting deadlines, worrying about a loved one, disagreements with others, or maybe sitting in stalled traffic. We may not be able to wipe the slate clean eliminating all stress but we can develop better methods of how we handle it.
Read MoreEveryone loves a winner. We love them so much we hand out awards and heap mounds of praise on them. We tell people “don’t quit” when times get tough. But there is one time when a person quits and we say “great job – good for you!” One time that is so important for their health that we are excited to realize they have just extended their life by years.
Read MoreWith the growing concern of the ever-expanding epidemic of opioid use, it would seem that there would be other alternatives for pain relief.
Read MoreMore than 25 million Americans have gallstones but only about 1-3% of the population will have symptoms over the course of a year.
Read MoreThis should remind all of us of the growing and alarming rate of the use of opioids in the United States.
Read MoreStroke is the 5th leading cause of death in the United States killing almost 130,000 Americans each year or one out of every 20 deaths.
Read MoreThis flower/weed is special because it has been a panacea in the herbal doctor's medicine chest since ancient Greece.
Read MoreKnowing how to manage medications to avoid side effects is critical when taking many medications at the same time.
Read MoreThere are hundreds of articles published everyday, in everything from scholarly medical journals to teen websites, that aspire to tell you how to live a healthier life. But analyze them closely, break them down into their component bits, and the “secrets” they all feverishly purport to reveal come down to five very basic behaviors that have long been known to reduce the risk of chronic diseases:
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