High 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 blood pressure at bay. First, risk factors that you can control include your weight. Know your BMI-Body Mass Index—if it’s…
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Each day I see parents trying their best to do what’s right for their families, but no one has the perfect guidebook that tells parents what to do. Here are the top eight solvable problems that I advise parents to remedy today. 1. Do… Have confidence in your parenting style. Don’t… Worry about what your parents or the neighbors or your child’s teacher thinks about your parenting style. Create a parenting style that makes you…
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…
Read More...Skin Cancer Prevention: Broccoli Has its Day in the Sun
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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