One of the most important choices you can make is your primary care doctor. Primary care services include diagnosis and treatment for a broad range of medical conditions as well as preventive and wellness medical care, and you will want a physician who is motivated to keep you healthy. Ideally, you will want a doctor who is closely associated with other medical specialists, preferably in the same medical complex to keep your healthcare all in one place. Let’s talk about the things you should ... [Read More]
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Simple Weight Loss Tips
Getting down to a normal weight is a worthy goal. Benefits of weight loss include increased energy, higher quality sleep, decreased stress levels, improved pain symptoms, reduced disease risk, and better mental health. If you want to lose weight, even small changes in your lifestyle can move you closer to your goal. Studies show that it is much easier to lose weight through small changes. You also have a higher chance at keeping the weight off this way, compared to weight loss from starving ... [Read More]
Echocardiogram Explained
An echocardiogram is a type of noninvasive diagnostic test that produces images of your heart. This imaging shows how the heartbeats and pumps blood and will help identify signs of heart disease. A doctor may order an echocardiogram if you are experiencing symptoms such as chest pain and shortness of breath. Let’s talk more about an echocardiogram – how it produces images of the heart, the different types of echocardiograms, and what happens during the test. How an Echocardiogram Creates ... [Read More]
Symptoms of a Heart Attack You Shouldn’t Ignore
Here’s something that a lot of people don’t know: A heart attack is not always intense. Many people who have experienced a heart attack describe only subtle signs and symptoms that are not what is typically associated with a heart attack. However mild your symptom is, a heart attack is a medical emergency. There is a blockage cutting blood supply to the heart muscle, causing damage to it. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), someone has a heart attack in the ... [Read More]
Primary Care Options for Seniors
Age brings with it a higher risk of chronic diseases, such as arthritis, type 2 diabetes, dementia, and cancer. The number of people entering their senior years is increasing. It is no secret that seniors are the biggest users of the healthcare system. Without primary care options, as more and more people live longer, many may lose their independence, have increased healthcare costs, and become dissatisfied overall. To live better, longer, with lower healthcare costs, and maintain ... [Read More]
