May is Hypertension Awareness Month, and so we are taking this opportunity to discuss the health risks caused by untreated high blood pressure, also known as high blood pressure hypertension, as well as what you can do to control and treat high blood pressure. Approximately one in every 3 Americans have high blood pressure, according to 2012 CDC statistics. Approximately 70 million people; these are epidemic proportions. The concern is that out of those approximate ...
As we’re sure you’ve heard, all over the news, the measles virus has made a comeback in the U.S. in full force. within the past five years, 75 percent of measles cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have occurred in various insular communities, among them the Amish in Ohio, the Somali community in Minnesota, Eastern European groups in the Pacific Northwest and the ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities in New ...
Whether you’re a parent getting ready to take your kids trick-or-treating or you’re someone who doesn’t participate in Halloween at all, everyone needs to be aware of the dangers that come with Halloween night. It’s a whole new world out there these days with everything from candy concerns to clown threats. Here are some simple tips to keep your halloween scary in a GOOD way! 5 Tips to Keep Your Kids ...
Spring Break is almost here, and we suspect traveling may be in your near future! Traveling is well-established as being both spiritually and emotionally healthy. However, between flying in a congested airplane and encountering a near-infinite number of foreign bacteria, traveling can be unhealthy if you’re not prepared. *Also, there’s a resurgence of a new highly contagious and sometimes deadly threat that we’d long ago thought we’d beaten: measles. Certain states ...
If ever there were a time during the year that all workers dread, it has to be flu season. Sniffling coworkers, wheezing kids and running out of tissues or hand sanitizer can make the months of flu season extremely stressful, even if you’re one of the lucky ones who remains healthy. Every year, American businesses lose billions of dollars in sick days and lost productivity. Experts estimate the economy will lose about about $20 ...
You may be taking a break from some of your favorite snacks lately, due to recent concerns over listeria bacteria in food products. Just this week, varieties of Blue Bell Ice Cream were recalled over listeria concerns, and earlier this month, Sabra Hummus was pulled from store shelves after a package in Michigan tested positive for the bacteria. Listeria is a food-borne, bacterial infection that most often is passed through unpasteurized dairy products and deli ...
You feel restless, jittery, nervous, maybe even a little nauseous and dizzy. If you’re blaming a high-stakes meeting or a Type-A personality for your agitation, you might want to take a look at what’s in front of you. If you have a cup full of coffee or tea, a piece of chocolate candy, or even a breakfast bar, you may have taken in significantly more caffeine than you realized! That extra cup of ...
April is Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): There are 20 million new STD cases in the U.S. every year, of which approximately 50% are amongst youth between the age of 15-24 The medical costs for these new cases are $16 billion Adding the new cases each year with existing infection, there are an estimated 110 million total STD’s among Americans. Experts estimate 75 ...
What a wonderful time of year! The leaves are changing, the holidays are about to start, and of course, it's almost Flu Season! Yay! On a more sobering note, last year was one of the deadliest of flu seasons we have seen in a long time. Reportedly, more than 80,000 people died last year from the flu alone. The CDC has issued a statement that everyone over the age of 6-months needs to ...
June is Hernia Awareness Month What are hernias? The hernias we talk about in this Medical Minute are the most common hernia- groin, or inguinal hernias. More commonly found in men, hernias form as a bulge accompanied by pain, in their groin. Men have about a 27% lifetime risk of having hernia at some point in their life, and women, a much lower incidence- only 3% or so of women get hernias at some point ...
Each sniffle, cough, ache, and pain resulting from a cold is a sign that your body is working to fight against the virus. Learn why each symptom occurs, when you should be concerned, and what you can do to feel better fast. Sore Throat Most sore throats are caused by either mucus in the back of the throat or a viral infection which causes irritation and inflammation. When to call a doctor: Most sore throats ...
December 7-13 is National Flu Vaccine Week You may have heard recently that many cases of this year’s flu strain is the H3N2 strain, or Influenza A. Our own Dr. Brown was interviewed by the Stamford Advocate last week about whether this changes the protocol for protecting against and treating the flu. He had this to say: “Someone who gets this year’s flu shot might come down with the flu, but, hopefully, it ...
As the population of the United States continues to increase, meeting the urgent medical needs of each patient is causing a strain on the current primary health care system. This situation has had an alarming effect on primary care physicians resulting in limited schedules and shortened patient visits. West Hartford provides an excellent solution to this problem. Our qualified physicians have been thoroughly trained and have the medical experience to help properly diagnose the problem ...
Flu Season is upon us. Watch this Medical Minute Video to learn how you can prevent the flu: https://youtu.be/Z_3VtKxVigk As we enter flu season, has prevention tips we want you to pay attention to. We offer the flu vaccine, and urge all who qualify, especially those falling into the categories below, to lessen their chances of getting the influenza virus, and to get the flu shot, or for all those needle haters ...
More than 6 million Americans visit their doctor each year with a urinary tract infection-related issue. Your urinary system, including the bladder, kidneys, ureters, and urethra, can become infected with one bacteria or another and cause a UTI. Both men and women can develop a UTI, but the condition is more prevalent among women. How much do you know about UTI? Can you identify the symptoms of a UTI? The good news is that there ...
