Childhood obesity is increasing at an alarming rate and the most shocking part is that obesity can be preventable. Children have become sedentary; many sit hours a day watching tv, playing video games or computer games. Add unhealthy eating to the mix and it’s a recipe for disaster. As health professionals we’re concerned because if your child is obese there is a higher chance that your child may develop diabetes, high blood pressure and heart…
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By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a serious medical condition that can easily be overlooked because it mimics so many other disorders. According to the CDC–centers for disease control, at least one million Americans suffer with CFS, yet only 20% have been diagnosed. Chronic fatigue may be so profound and debilitating that it can affect work, school and family life. Chronic fatigue can be accompanied by other symptoms such as…
Read More...The Psychological Aspects of Cardiac Bypass Surgery
By Walter E. Jacobson, MD HEARTS & MINDS A friend of mine has a close relative who recently suffered a heart attack, and then underwent Cardiac Artery Bypass Graft surgery. My friend indicated that her relative received excellent medical and surgical care. However, although procedures and medications were sufficiently explained, the psychological aspects of life after bypass surgery were not, such that her relative and all the family members were not prepared for what happened….
Read More...Is Low Back Pain a Common Condition in Most Adults?
By Daryll C. Dykes, MD Low back pain (LBP) is a nearly universal condition, affecting most adults at some point during their lifetime. Men and women are equally affected with a peak occurrence between the ages of 30 and 50. While LBP remains a considerable source of disability and health care expenditure (Americans spend approximately $50 billion per year on LPB-related conditions), typical episodes are short-lived and respond well to simple treatments. Fortunately, only rarely…
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By Carol L. Kornmehl, M.D., FACRO As the population ages, more people, especially those with light complexions, are being diagnosed with and treated for skin cancer. There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell, squamous cell and melanoma. The most favorable kind is basal cell and melanoma is the most serious form. Most skin cancers are caused by longstanding sun exposure. Also, as the ozone layer becomes more depleted, the incidence of skin…
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