Sleep is one of our basic human needs. Proper sleep is critical to many health aspects including our hormone levels, maintaining a good mood, and even weight management. However, not everyone can achieve good and sound sleep on their own. There are sleep disorders, a group of conditions that impair the ability to sleep well regularly, which negatively affect many people’s sleep. These sleep disorders can impact how you function during the day as well as at night. Whether caused by a health ... [Read More]
Archives for February 2020
What Can a Lab Test Center Detect?
When you have “lab tests” done, they’re generally performed to check samples of your blood and urine. Even during your annual physical checkups, your doctor will likely order various laboratory tests in order to monitor your health and diagnose a potential medical condition. Different lab tests can detect and measure different types of chemical components in the blood or urine. These components can include electrolytes, enzymes, blood glucose (sugar), hormones, lipids (fats), and other ... [Read More]
Differences between an internal medicine and primary care doctor?
When looking for a primary care provider (PCP), you may have come across the terms “general practitioner,” “internal medicine doctor,” “family doctor,” “nurse practitioners,” and more. While each and every one of the physicians can be primary care providers, it may not be the best idea to just pick one as your PCP without considering some factors. For instance, a lot of people use internal medicine doctor and primary care doctor interchangeably, not knowing that they are not always one and ... [Read More]
Benefits of Annual Wellness Exams
Every person, regardless of age or health, should be getting an annual wellness exam from their primary care physician every year. Annual wellness exams are an important aspect of being proactive about your health and wellbeing. A lot of people only visit their primary care physicians when they get sick. This is wrong! You should be getting annual wellness exams – regardless of whether you are sick or not. There are many benefits of getting annual wellness exams. Here are some ... [Read More]