With approximately 84 million Americans suffering from some form of cardiovascular disease, heart disease has been and continues to be at the top of the list of the country’s most serious health crises. As the disease claims approximately 2,200 people per day, many physicians are stressing preventive care as successful method for taking action. In fact, many venerated medical programs such as Mayo Clinic and Weill Cornell Medicine have entire programs dedicated to preventive cardiology. There ... [Read More]
Archives for November 2018
The Different Types Of Juvéderm: Which Is Best For You?
From the starlets of the silver screen to your neighbor next door, many people are obtaining the youthful look of their dreams courtesy of dermal fillers. Whether you want to erase those dreaded under-eye circles you’ve developed from too many nights burning the midnight oil, or you’re just tired of laughing off those unwanted smile lines, there’s a solution – and it’s simpler than you may have realized. Facial fillers work wonders, offering a variety of solutions for aesthetic ... [Read More]
Flu shot myths debunked
This year marks the centennial of a worldwide flu pandemic that sickened more about 500 million people, of whom 50 million died, including 675,000 Americans. Despite the totality of the pandemic, what many more found shocking was the amount of victims who were young (between the ages of 20-40) and otherwise healthy. After all, this was in the midst of World War I as if there wasn’t enough death and destruction in the world. Today, the flu can be prevented or at least mitigated with a simple ... [Read More]
Will losing weight help you sleep better?
An estimated 40 million Americans suffer from some sort of chronic long-term sleep disorder. Additionally, among those sleeping within the recommended number of hours per night, nearly one-third reported their sleep quality as “poor” or “only fair.” These are staggering statistics, especially when you consider the detrimental effects that a lack of sleep can bring. In addition to making us less productive at work and dangerous behind the wheel, lack of sleep can impact our personal ... [Read More]