Articles for Health

While at a recent conference, one of my colleagues told me a very sad story about a patient of hers who had silicone breast implants for many years. The patient had palpated a lump in one of her breasts over one year ago. Her mammogram and breast ultrasound at that time were negative. It was thought the […] Read More

Does your mind drift from one thing to another? Do you have trouble focusing on something for more than a few minutes and accomplishing tasks? If so, you may benefit from these easy meditation exercises. via lewishowes.com Start out by testing your attention span. Take this test developed by Stanford University to assess your current […] Read More

Skin Cancer There are different types of skin cancer, and early treatment can result in cures for them all. Basal cell and squamous cell are common non-melanoma skin cancers. The most lethal one is melanoma, which targets the cells that create a person’s skin coloring. They can be inherited, and may increase with overexposure to the sun. Skin Cancer Screening Check your skin regularly for […] Read More

Breast Cancer The sooner you find breast cancer, the higher the likelihood you will be cured. Small breast-cancers (less than 10 mm) are less likely to spread to other organs like the lymph nodes, the lungs, bones and brain. Mammography Screening: In your 20s or 30s,  check your breasts regularly and have a breast exam done by your […] Read More

Have you ever asked yourself, how do you deal with stress? Stress can result in unhealthy habits such as overeating processed snacks which contain too much sugar and fat and contribute to decreased energy. Less energy can mean not making the effort to exercise. Stress can also result in self medication through smoking and drinking too much alcohol which are contributors […] Read More

By now you’ve probably experience some incredibly high temperatures this summer and for those of you who are active outdoors, may also have experienced some symptoms of heat exposure. covers the spectrum that can include heat rash, cramps, syncope or dizziness and heat exhaustion. The most severe condition is known as heatstroke. The medical definition […] Read More

Summertime is a popular time of year to travel.   Here is a list of items you may want to consider in preparation for your trip.   TRAVELER’S CHECK LIST    Depending on destination -Safety risks related to the area (urban or rural)- -type of accommodation (hotel, camping) -length of stay -altitude and weather conditions […] Read More

Vitamin D.  This vitamin deficiency will affect your bone and muscle strength and create symptoms of fatigue or lack of energy. Your body manufactures Vitamin D when your skin is exposed to sunlight.  There are also natural sources in food. It is present in some types of fish (such as tuna and salmon) and in fortified products […] Read More

I have been intrigued by the number of Health Apps that are now being developed for use on the iPhone and Android. Here is an example of a potential life saver that you should know about. According to a news release by the Heart Rhythm Society May 15, 2015,  atrial fibrillation (an irregularly irregular heart […] Read More