Cholesterol plays a vital role in your body, contributing to the formation of cell membranes, certain hormones, and vitamin D. However, when cholesterol levels are too high, it can lead to hyperlipidemia - a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Recognizing the importance of managing Read More
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Understanding Heart Disease: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Prevention
At today's hectic pace, it's easy to take our heart for granted. However, if you are at risk for heart disease you should keep your heart health in mind. Heart disease warrants a deeper understanding of its many facets to ensure longevity and wellbeing. This comprehensive guide will walk you Read More
Nighttime Acid Reflux: Tips For Managing Symptoms While Sleeping
Your grandparents probably called it “heartburn.” You and your gastroenterologist call this common digestive problem gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. This condition can wear away the lining of your esophagus and cause a number of distressing symptoms, particularly at night. Here is more Read More
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Understanding and Managing Symptoms
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common digestive disorder which affects millions of people worldwide. Thankfully, there are strategies which help manage IBS for improved quality of life and digestive health. In this blog, you will learn about the symptoms of IBS and how to manage them. What Are the Read More
When Antibiotics Are Necessary: Understanding Antibiotic Treatment For URIs
You have been sick for three days with a fever, sneezing, coughing, sore throat, and more. Should you see your internal medicine or family doctor for antibiotics? We will explore this question in this blog to give you clear guidance on when antibiotics may be necessary for you or a family member Read More
Updates on Commonly Treated Conditions in Family Practice
Family medicine doctors provide comprehensive patient care. You can receive preventive and restorative screenings and treatments at a family practice to avoid acute or chronic health problems. They also provide the compassionate counseling you need to keep you, your children, and your senior parents Read More
Who Should See a Family Practice Provider?
Many medical doctors are specialists who treat one particular area or system of the body. However, family practice providers are different. They are physicians who provide primary medical care for patients of all ages, and for every member of the family. Let’s talk about what a family practice Read More
When Is Vascular Surgery Needed for Peripheral Artery Disease?
If you have been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD), you are in the company of about 10 million American adults. Although you have many treatment choices, including surgery, you must be aware at what stage surgery could be the best option for this common vascular condition. Let’s talk Read More
Digestive Health: Tackling the Causes of Abdominal Pain
Everyone experiences abdominal pain at some point in life. It can occur anywhere in the area between the chest and pelvis and appears in many different forms: mild ache, muscle spasm, and severe or sharp pain. What Is Abdominal Pain? Abdominal pain refers to any uncomfortable sensations you feel Read More
High Blood Pressure Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that high blood pressure (hypertension) affects approximately 47 percent of American adults, and roughly 400,000 succumb to it every year. Characterized by a chronically elevated blood pressure exceeding 130/80 mmHg, hypertension has Read More
