The incidence of asthma is on the increase, particularly in children. Approximately 7% of Americans are currently suffering with asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Females are slightly Read More
Archives for March 2020
Advantages of Being Treated by an Internist
“Internist” is another name for a doctor who specializes in internal medicine. Not to be confused with interns, these physicians have spent years studying and specializing in conditions and illnesses that affect adults. They are able to treat a wide range of adult illnesses and diseases. So, if Read More
First Signs of Menopause
Officially, menopause is when a woman has gone a full year – 12 months – without having her period anymore. A woman will first experience signs that menopause is on the proverbial radar, and this phase is called perimenopause. There is no definitive age or delineation of when this health phase is Read More
Staying Healthy When You Work in an Office
It’s a challenge many hard-working Americans face each day – how to stay fit while having to meet the demands of a sometimes physically and mentally exhausting occupation. If you find yourself feeling too tired after a long day at the office to do anything but stream Netflix, or so stressed that Read More