Gout is an inflammation of the joint that left unchecked can do permanent damage. This common condition is easily treated if caught early and can be prevented with careful attention to your diet. Find out what foods to avoid to maintain good health.
There are a number of ways to monitor your heart health. For example, a stress test. This test detects potential problems with your heart, so you can take steps to treat the issue. Interested in a stress test? Here’s what you need to know.
Type 2 diabetes is a major problem that millions of people deal with every day. However, many don’t know they have diabetes or that they’re prediabetic. But, what does it really mean to be prediabetic? Keep reading to learn more!
Cholesterol is a substance that can get out of control and cause many problems for your body. But not all cholesterol is bad. Read on to find out more about what good cholesterol is and what it can do for you.
Sexually transmitted diseases are more common than ever, with millions getting them every year. But, if you get tested and you end up with one, what do you do next?
Weight loss is a long term struggle that millions of people experience. The good news is, you don't have to shed a ton of weight to see improvement. Losing a few pounds can significantly improve your well-being.
Having high cholesterol is linked to many life-threatening conditions, like stroke, heart attack, or coronary artery disease. Understanding what high cholesterol means will help you make lifestyle changes that could potentially save your life.
Female executive physicals are a great way for women to check-in on their health and gain a deeper understanding of their bodies. Keep reading to learn more about this type of physical and how you can benefit!
High blood pressure impacts millions of people nationwide and can lead to worse complications and other conditions. Read on to find out the causes and treatments of high blood pressure.
With over three million COVID-19 cases still active, it’s important to protect yourself, and other people, from catching the deadly virus. Keep reading to learn more about COVID-19 and steps you can take to lower your risk of catching it.
B vitamins are essential for maintaining good health, especially B-12. This vitamin supports cell growth, metabolism, and several tissues in the body. Keep reading to learn why you need B-12 to stay healthy.
If you’re sexually active, you likely know the importance of using protection and getting tested. But, who's at more risk, and how often should people get tested for STDs? Keep reading to find out more.
There’s a lot of false information surrounding vaccinations and whether they’re effective or not. To make the best decision for your health, it’s important to know the facts. Keep reading to learn the truth about vaccines.
Gout is a form of arthritis that affects millions of people. Read on to learn its various stages and what you can do to treat it.
You’ve likely heard it’s unhealthy to have high cholesterol. This may be confusing if you’ve also heard there’s both “good” and “bad” cholesterol. Read on to learn the difference.
A diabetes diagnosis can be tough to hear, but it doesn’t have to be tough to live with. There are many ways you can improve your diabetes with simple lifestyle changes. Read on to learn more about living with diabetes.
Losing weight isn’t just about looking good in your favorite pair of jeans. Of course everyone wants to look good in their clothes, but there are far greater reasons to lose weight, such as lessening your chances of developing health problems.
Regular Pap smears are the best way to monitor your gynecologic health. If you’ve received an abnormal result from your Pap smear, you may be anxious and confused. Read on to learn what it means and what you should do next.
Eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and seeing your doctor routinely can help lower your risk for osteoporosis. Find out more about what you can do to prevent osteoporosis in your future.
As an executive, you face near-endless demands on your time. We can help make one aspect of your schedule easier to manage with our executive physical. Here’s what you need to know.
Diabetes affects more than 30 million people in the United States. Obesity affects nearly 100 million. Learn how the two conditions are connected, and how to reduce your risk of both.
Suspecting you have high cholesterol or receiving confirmation you have it can be very upsetting. But, you should never ignore your high cholesterol. Find out how you’re putting your body — and life — at risk if you ignore your high cholesterol.
With more than 30 million adults in the United States with diabetes, it’s a fairly common condition. Are you concerned that you might be at risk of developing the disease? Learn the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
If you’ve been advised that you need a CT scan, but you’ve never had one, read on for information about what a full body CT scan is, what it can detect, why doctors order them, and how you can prepare for yours.
Have you had a bone density test? Bone density testing can reveal information that’s critically important for certain people. Find out if you’re one of them.
There’s no doubt that stress plays a role in your health. Find out more about the connection between everyday, or situational, stress and high blood pressure, and what you can do to help control it.
