Can You Lower Cholesterol Without Medication?
If you’ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol, you aren’t alone. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 38% of American adults has high cholesterol. What happens if you fall into that group? Does that automatically mean you’ll need to take medication to lower your cholesterol? That’s a common question, so we’re […]
The Facts About Minor Burn Treatment: Dos and Don’ts
Nearly all of us have burned ourselves a time or two doing something at home, like cooking on the stove or pulling a dish out of the oven. While major burns need to be seen and treated by medical professionals, minor burn treatment at home can often be effective. The goal of at-home burn treatment […]
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse happens when a woman’s pelvic organs—vagina, cervix, uterus, bladder, urethra and rectum—weaken or loosen and drop from their normal location. It affects around 3% of women in the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. There are different types of pelvic organ prolapse, depending on which organ has […]
3 Common Pregnancy Pains
Pregnancy pains can be a normal part of the process your body goes through while growing your baby. Severe pain accompanied by fever or bleeding can be a cause for concern, but in general, some aches and pains are common. If you are experiencing moderate aches and pains during your pregnancy, you may be experiencing […]
Heart Healthy Foods List
Heart disease affects about 121.5 million U.S. adults—about half the population. While some factors that increase your risk for heart disease are beyond your control—age, sex and race—you can lower your risk with 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week and a heart-healthy diet. The next time you go grocery shopping, take along this […]
Bone Density Test
What Is a Bone Density Test? Bone density tests are painless, low-dose X-rays that determine the strength of your bones by measuring calcium and other minerals. This test, also known as a DEXA scan, is important because it can provide a clear and accurate picture of overall bone health. It also can help doctors determine […]
Wine and Heart Health: Myths and Facts
Wine and Heart Health: Myths and Facts Are you looking to improve your heart health? There are many steps you can take to protect your heart and keep it healthy and strong in the years to come. But if you’re looking for specifics about what is good for your heart—and what isn’t—you may find yourself […]
Get the Facts: How Long Does a Cardiac Stent Last?
Get the Facts: How Long Does a Cardiac Stent Last? If you or a loved one has undergone an angioplasty, a surgeon may have placed a cardiac stent to help restore blood flow. Is that stent designed to stick around for the remainder of your life, or will it eventually need to be replaced? The […]
The Stomach Ulcer Symptoms You Should Know
The Stomach Ulcer Symptoms You Should Know At some time or another, you’ve probably seen a character on TV depicted as having a stomach ulcer. You know what we’re talking about—the character is usually walking around guzzling a liquid antacid and complaining about a stomachache. Most of the time, that character is also very stressed. […]
What to Expect When You Need a Hernia Repair
What to Expect When You Need a Hernia Repair More than 1 million hernia repair procedures take place in the U.S. each year. Of that million, around 800,000 of the procedures will be for an inguinal hernia. If you’ve been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia, what should you know about this procedure? Let’s first break […]