Walk Your Way to Health
Walking is often recommended by health care professionals for a number of reasons. It is a great way to get moving and doesn’t create excess strain on the body. These professionals are correct in their recommendations. Walking has been shown to deliver a number of healthful benefits. A recent study demonstrated a short 15-minute walk […]
Treating Jellyfish Stings
Summer is the season for vacation, a time when families and friends gather along the seashore to enjoy water play and make memories together. It is also the season when jellyfish abound in the temperate waters of the coast. This year there have been numerous reports of jelly fish stings, and of course South Florida […]
Signs of Heat Stroke
All over the country, hot humid conditions prevail this time of year, and as you know Florida is no exception. Sometimes the conditions can too much for the body and cause heat stroke (aka sunstroke or heat stress). Heat stroke is a serious injury which causes the body’s ability to control temperature to fail, resulting […]
Lower Your Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure, medically termed Hypertension, are not the words you are hoping to hear from your physician at your routine check-up. The truth is no one wants to hear it, and yet, in the United States, one in three adults has been diagnosed with it and for those over 60, the number rises to […]
How to Spot Skin Cancer
Here in Florida, and all across the globe, skin cancer a concern. As the most common cancer, the concern is well-founded. In the United States alone, there are more than 5.4 million cases of nonmelanoma skin cancer treated annually. Knowing what to look for when the skin cancer is small and hasn’t spread is the […]
Foods and Stress
Stress, everyone has it, though everyone wants less of it! In all likelihood, you are already working on ways of reducing the stress you experience, from mediation to yoga, to regular exercise, to deep breathing, and more. A simple internet search regarding stress will return page after page of stress reducing tips and tricks, but […]
What You Need to Know about Sunscreen
SPF, UVA, UVB, what does it all mean and why is it so important when selecting your sunscreen? If you find yourself asking the question, you are not alone. According to the latest research, most people don’t understand everything written on the sunscreen label. So, today, let’s take a few minutes to explore the intricacies […]
How to Handle IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition that plagues many people, causing digestive issues like constipation, diarrhea, stomach cramps, and more. When IBS flares, it can interrupt an individual’s life on a regular basis. Its important to understand the symptoms of IBS, determine if a medical evaluation s needed, and manage the condition. Symptoms of […]
Protect Your Eyes
Your eyes are important, after all, you rely on them to see. More vital, your eyes are part of your body’s overall health and well-being, often giving clues to other health issues during a comprehensive eye examination. Your want your eyes as well as the rest of your body to stay healthy well into the […]
Is a Stimulant Epidemic Next?
As word of the opioid crisis continues to trouble and intrigue the country, drug experts are anticipating a new epidemic on the horizon. Stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamine are known to be abused but joining them are prescription stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall. The supply of both illegal and legal stimulants is abundant and cheap, […]