Gastric Sleeve vs. Gastric Bypass: What’s the Difference?
If diet and exercise alone aren’t helping you achieve your desired weight loss goals, bariatric surgery may be a good strategy. Sometimes called weight-loss surgery, bariatric surgery can be a good option for many people who are looking to lose weight and improve their overall health. In the United States, there are three types of […]
Can You Die From a Broken Heart?
If you’ve ever had a broken heart after the end of a relationship or the death of a loved one, you may have felt like your heart was physically breaking. But can you die from a broken heart? You may be surprised to learn that there is a heart health condition related to heartbreak. The […]
Not Just for Athletes: Golfer’s Elbow Can Affect Anyone
Not a golfer? Believe it or not, you can develop golfer’s elbow even if you’ve never picked up a club. Golfer’s elbow, more formally known as medial epicondylitis, is a form of tendonitis that affects the elbow. If playing a mean game of golf (or even one significantly over par) isn’t required to develop golfer’s […]
A Lump in the Breast That Isn’t Cancer
It’s entirely normal to feel concerned when you feel a lump in your breast. But while some breast lumps are signs of cancer, that’s not always the case. Many lumps in breast tissue are the result of some other medical condition that’s benign, or noncancerous. In fact, as many as 80% of breast lumps turn […]
Making Sense of Your Changing Digits—What Is a Hammer Toe?
If one or more of your toes has been changing over time, and you aren’t sure what is happening, it might be something called hammer toe. But what is a hammer toe? What Does a Hammer Toe Look Like? A hammer toe, sometimes referenced as hammertoe, gets its name from the appearance of the affected […]
Bariatric Surgeries: A Team Approach
Losing weight can often feel like a lonely journey. However, when you decide to make a serious lifestyle change, it’s important to have support—like the team of professionals who are with you if you decide bariatric surgery is the right move. Bariatric (weight loss) procedures may take only hours, but recovery takes longer—and you’ll also […]
Is Your Blood Pressure Too Low?
We hear a lot about the dangers of high blood pressure, but is it also possible to have blood pressure too low? In general, low blood pressure is better than high blood pressure, but there are a few exceptions. What to Know About Low Blood Pressure A normal blood pressure reading is less than 120 […]
Are Antibiotics Before Dental Work Really Necessary?
For a long time, people with risk factors for heart conditions were told to take antibiotics before dental work to protect against complications from dental procedures. But is it still necessary to take do so? The answer is a little complex. While taking antibiotics to prevent, rather than treat, an illness (also called prophylactic or […]
Effective Steps for Reversing Prediabetes
If your provider told you that your blood sugar is higher than normal, you might have what’s known as prediabetes. Will you eventually develop diabetes or is reversing prediabetes possible? A prediabetes diagnosis is a red flag that says pay attention, but the good news is that it doesn’t automatically mean you will develop Type […]
Why Anemia in Women Is More Common
Amenia in women is more common than it is in men, both in the U.S. and globally. If you’ve experienced the fatigue, brain fog and other symptoms that accompany this condition, the good news is, you can do something about it. Defining Anemia Anemia occurs when your body doesn’t have enough red blood cells to […]