It is a good thing to have new experiences, see new places and have adventures but… Be Prepared for the Unexpected sudden illnesses can arise chronic illnesses can worsen undiagnosed problems can become symptomatic  Where you are going? what is the health care system like are there new environmental conditions— e.g altitude, allergens can you ask for help in an […]

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) An emergency The sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness. If not treated immediately, it causes sudden cardiac death. With fast, appropriate medical care, survival is possible. With every minute that passes, the chances of surviving SCA drop rapidly. Causes Previous heart attack (75 percent of SCD cases are linked to a previous heart attack) […]

Statistics According to the National Center for Health Statistics most recent data available: Nation 44, 965 in 2016 9/day Rates highest in white males but seen in all racial/ethnic groups 10th ranking cause of death in U.S.— 2nd for young Average of 1 person every 11.7 minutes killed themselves Average of 1 older adult every 1 hour and 4 minutes […]

Nutrition Myth vs Fact Myth #1: All fat is bad for you Fats are a needed nutrient for good health Different fats have different health dangers and benefits Monounsaturated (trans) fats are can cause significant problems and should be avoided new research has shown that eliminating saturated fat from the diet actually may not lessen the risk for heart disease […]

The following are good indicators that your eating habits are actually harmful. 1. Most of your food is processed. Beware the labels “low fat, low carb, gluten free, healthy labels are no guarantee that what is inside is a good choice. Choose whole foods as much as you can. When you have to choose something in a box or a […]

August is Breastfeeding month in the US A woman’s ability to grow new humans and feed them from their bodies is a real life superpower.  Most women make milk when pregnant and are physically capable of breastfeeding according to recommendations. The benefits of breastfeeding to mom and baby are well known. Unfortunately, there are many barriers for a mother who […]

Facts The range of human emotions includes many more negative than positive feelings. fear, anger, shame, disgust, Negative feelings can be helpful because they help us recognize, avoid and overcome threatening or dangerous situations. Can a Bad Mood be Good? (This does not apply to clinical depression) Bad moods are Normal and common Can be a useful and adaptive part […]

Colon or colorectal cancer, is defined as cancer that starts in the large intestine or the rectum (the end of the colon). Most colorectal cancers start as a growth on the inner lining of the colon or rectum. These growths are called polyps. The Problem Colorectal cancer is currently the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. Colon cancer incidence in 2017 97,220 new […]

Teen dating violence is any physical, sexual, psychological or emotional abuse in a dating relationship between teenagers or young adults. 1 in 10 teens say a boyfriend or girlfriend intentionally hit or physically harmed them at least one time in the past year. Among high school students who dated, 21% of females and 10% of males experienced physical and/ or […]

Thyroid Problems are very Common Nearly 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. Thyroid disease can impact men and women, at any age. Women are 5-8 times more likely to have thyroid problems. 10-12% of women will develop thyroid disease. Overactive thyroid—hyperthyroidism. Under-active thyroid—hypothyroidism. Graves’ disease, or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Thyroid Gland Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in […]