Jan 19, 2017 | Health Information
What Are the Symptoms of Cardiovascular Disease? Heart attack symptoms can vary significantly from one person to another. While some people may suffer a sudden, sharp pain, in most cases the symptoms of cardiovascular disease creep up so slowly and silently that most...
Jan 4, 2017 | Health Information
We all know how difficult it can be to recover from that holiday-season binge. Getting back on a healthy, positive track for the new year often seems unachievable. However, it doesn’t have to be difficult, and it definitely isn’t impossible. Here are a few health tips...
Dec 5, 2016 | Health Information
There has been longstanding confusion surrounding the distinction between internal medicine and family medicine. Their similarities often outweigh their differences, thereby making it difficult to differentiate. However, there are key dissimilarities between the two...
Nov 18, 2016 | Health Information
Shingles is a type of skin rash. One of the most distinctive symptoms of shingles, which helps to identify the disease, is that the rash typically appears only on one side of the face or the body. In medical terms it is called herpes zoster. The risk of developing the...
Nov 4, 2016 | Health Information
Nobody likes getting shots, but they are the most convenient and safest preventive care methods available. By staying current on your vaccines, you are taking charge of what is most important in your life: your health. Preventive care includes routine checkups,...
Oct 20, 2016 | Health Information
Understanding Thyroid Conditions The thyroid gland is a very small gland weighing only 20 grams. It is located at the base of the neck. Though small in size, it produces hormones that are essential for a wide range of functions related to metabolism and growth. When...