Archive for November, 2008
Obesity: Do You Know Your BMI?
Thursday, November 27, 2008 12:44 No CommentsDo you know what a BMI is? Do you know yours? If you don’t you need to find out.
With the rate of obesity increasing at an alarming rate, the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and high blood pressure are huge. It’s everyone’s role to be proactive to stay healthy and keep obesity at [...]
Navigating the Hospital Experience
Thursday, November 27, 2008 12:42 No CommentsBeing admitted to the hospital as a patient can be a frightening overhwhelming experience for you and your family. Here are some Simple tips to help navigate you through your hospital experience. First, always be proactive and take charge of your health; it’s important to communicate with your doctors and nurses. You must be completely [...]
High Blood Pressure
Thursday, November 27, 2008 12:41 No CommentsHigh blood pressure: the silent killer, are you at risk? High blood pressure is known as the silent killer because there are no symptoms. According to the American Heart Association, 1 in 3 adults has high blood pressure and nearly 1/3 doesn’t even know it! There are steps that you can take to keep high [...]
Heart Disease and Women
Thursday, November 27, 2008 12:40 No CommentsHeart disease is the number one killer of woman in America today and it is largely preventable! The symptoms of a heart attack in women can often be different than in men. Women can experience back pain, neck and jaw pain, nausea, vomitting, fatigue and shortness of breath. It’s important to take charge of your [...]
Freshman 15
Thursday, November 27, 2008 12:38 No CommentsHeading off to college is such an exciting time; for young adults, learning to live independently without mom or dad can be exciting, challenging and fun! It’s a time grow academically and socially, but it can also be stressful. It’s important to stay healthy. With all the demands, your health can suffer. It’s important to [...]



Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA, is an award-winning journalist, media broadcaster, speaker, medical blogger, consultant, media trainer, and health expert. She is creator, executive producer and host of Health in 30® Radio Show. Barbara is a registered nurse active on the front lines of health care: She is a head nurse at a level 2 trauma center and covers multiple medical and surgical units, critical care, oncology, cardiology and step-down units, the psychiatric in-patient unit and the Women’s and Children’s units, pediatric ER and Barbara has many years experience covering the main emergency room. Her clinical experience ranges from oncology to general medicine and surgery.
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