If you want to live well as you age, you must incorporate healthy lifestyle habits daily. Fad diets to regain teenage waistline or a long menu of supplements to improve your energy levels can waste time and money. This is where the role of your primary care providers comes into play. They’ll help Read More
The Role of Cholesterol in Hyperlipidemia: How It Affects Your Heart Health
Hyperlipidemia is a very common medical condition in the United States. Most patients who have it know that it has something to do with cholesterol, but not everyone knows what exactly cholesterol’s role is in hyperlipidemia. In this blog, we will go over these terms, what exactly they mean, and Read More
Chronic Disease Management: How Primary Care Helps You with Long-term Conditions
Primary care is the first and foremost medical care that detects, treats, and prevents numerous acute and chronic health conditions. Your primary care physician is your best resource for maintaining your well-being when you have long-term issues, such as hypertension and asthma, which require Read More
Early Detection of Artery Disease: What to Look For
Your arteries are the highly flexible blood vessels which transport oxygen-rich blood around your body. Sadly, they are prone to plaque accumulation, or atherosclerosis. This condition leads to a wide range of serious health issues, such as stroke and heart attacks. Here are the signs and symptoms Read More
How to Make The Most of Primary Care Physicians
Your relationship with your primary care physician forms the foundation of healthcare for you and your family. It’s give-and-take in nature, and you can get the most from this provider by following a few simple guidelines. Keep reading to find out more. Accurate and Honest Communication Helps Your Read More
How to Find the Right Primary Care Physician
Your primary care physician (PCP) provides the preventive, acute and chronic disease care needed to maintain your health. Because you work closely with your PCP, you need someone who can understand both your physical and emotional/mental health needs and can deliver care with skill. What follows is Read More
Simple Steps to Lower Cholesterol
High cholesterol, also called hyperlipidemia, is a health problem many Americans face. It’s a red flag for heart disease, heart attack, stroke and other serious problems. If your primary care physician says your cholesterol levels are too high, there are simple steps you can take to lower Read More
How to Manage Hyperlipidemia Symptoms
High cholesterol, also called hyperlipidemia, is substantially risky to cardiovascular health. Reports say about 93 million Americans over 20 have high LDL and/or poor ratios of HDL to LDL. Further still, many do not know they have the problem and what damage it may be doing to their health and Read More
Chest Pain Treatment Tips
Chest pain related to heart function and cardiac disease is called angina. It is common throughout the globe, and about 40 percent of adults experience it at some time in their lives. Let’s talk about chest pain treatment tips you can use to relieve the discomfort and stay safe and where you can Read More
Who Is Most at Risk for Abdominal Pain?
Acute abdominal pain accounts for about seven percent of all emergency room visits in the United States. While some of these cases can stem from injuries from falls or other traumas, others originate with acute or chronic disease processes, such as infections or stomach ulcers. Let’s talk about Read More