The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the weather is beautiful. What season is it? You guessed it! Allergy season! Springtime can be miserable for people who suffer from seasonal allergies. Right when the weather starts to get warm, the last things you want are puffy eyes and a runny nose. If you fight seasonal allergies, there are several steps you can take to help you get through the season. For tips on how to fight seasonal allergies, try the simple strategies below. Protect Your ... [Read More]
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WHAT IS A HOLTER MONITOR – AND WHY WOULD I NEED ONE?
It may sound like a top-secret gadget employed by the CIA or MI-6, but in fact, a Holter monitor is just a battery-operated portable device that continuously measures and records your heart’s activity for 24 to 48 hours or longer. It’s the size of a small camera and has wires with electrodes that attach to your chest, so it can record your ECG (electrocardiography) as you go about your daily business. You may be wondering why anyone – including you – would want or need to wear a Holter ... [Read More]
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EXECUTIVE PHYSICALS
Everyone knows that regular physical exams are important to maintain one’s health. But if you’re a busy executive, it might be hard to fit a trip to the doctor into your crammed schedule. That’s why a growing number of companies are taking steps to protect their top talent – and ultimately their bottom line – by offering executive physicals. These aren’t your usual in-and-out checkups focused on treating symptoms. Instead, executive physicals have a broader scope, taking preventive ... [Read More]
Why Your Primary Care Physician Should Monitor Your Weight Loss
Are you looking to lose weight and kick-start your life? Weight loss is an important and difficult process and the more support you have on your journey, the better your chances of success. Adding a doctor to your weight loss support team is a great way to accelerate your weight loss and ensure you lose weight in a healthy way. Here are a few of the benefits of having your primary care physician monitor your weight loss… Medical History Knowledge Losing weight is a little different for ... [Read More]
Causes of High Blood Pressure
Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure or hypertension. Blood pressure measures the amount of force put on blood vessels as blood flows through the body. High blood pressure means that the body is working too hard to pump blood. This is dangerous because it can lead to elastic arteries, muscular arteries, heart attack or heart failure. High blood pressure can also lead to other health conditions such as stroke, vision loss, and kidney disease. There are many causes of high ... [Read More]