Health
Colonoscopy: What to Expect and Why They’re Important
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in men and women in the United States, excluding cancers of the skin. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2020, 104,610…
The Dangers of Vaping
What You Need to Know About Vaping E-cigarettes represent a $26 million industry. While not approved by the FDA as a smoking cessation tool, many individuals began using e-cigarettes as…
What You Need to Know About Heart Disease
What You Need to Know About Heart Disease In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. But, not every heart attack looks the same. In fact, one…
Don’t Let the Flu Get You
Stick it to the flu. Vaccinations are your first line of defense against influenza. Other ways you can protect yourself and others include limiting contact with sick people and washing your…
What are CT Heart Scans and why are they important?
Heart health is something you can take into your own hands, as there are many modifiable risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. If you smoke, are overweight or obese, lead a sedentary lifestyle,…
What is a Medicare Wellness Visit?
Why schedule? Your Medicare Wellness Visit gives you and your provider the opportunity to discuss short and long-term steps to prevent disease, improve your health and stay well. Don’t delay, schedule…
The Benefits of Exercising with Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a is a neurodegenerative disorder, which over time affects a person’s speech and movement. The disease typically affects individuals 60 years of age and older, and it’s commonly associated with severe shaking…
Could That Pain Be Arthritis?
Could That Pain Be Arthritis? Can you feel the impending rain in your old football injury? Perhaps you experience a dull, throbbing pain in your hip when you wake up. Your…
World’s Smallest Pacemaker: Micra Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS)
World’s Smallest Pacemaker: Micra Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS) The heart’s rhythm is a crucial part of one’s overall health. If it beats too fast, too slow, or experiences pauses in between…
3 Ways to Improve Your Health
Improving your health doesn’t have to mean making major changes. Here are three simple steps to help get you on your way to making 2019 the best year you’ve ever seen.