Your Back-To-School Medical Checklist
The start of school is one of the busiest times of the year for parents. Here are some action steps you can take to make sure your children are ready for a healthy school year.
Immunizations: Many school systems will not allow a child to enroll unless his or her immunizations are up to date. Check with your pediatrician and schedule an appointment if…
So, You’re Going To Be A Grandparent? Think Safety!
Congratulations! Being a grandparent is one of the great joys of life. It’s also an opportunity to share your wisdom about raising kids, especially if your son or daughter is a first- time parent. After all, this isn’t your first rodeo when it comes to babies and toddlers. With September being Baby Safety Month, here are a few reminder…
Focus on technology: X-ray
Children love to climb, jump, run and explore. Unfortunately, that also means that they’re much more likely than adults to tumble, fall and crash. Having an X-ray taken is standard procedure to determine if a child has a broken bone.
An X-ray is a quick, safe and painless procedure that uses electromagnetic radiation to look inside the body. An X-ray is…
Focus On Technology: Dexascan
Here’s good news for men and women over age 50 in the fight against osteoporosis. A state-of-the-art technology called Dexascan is now available to diagnosis this all-too common disease.
Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens the bones. If left untreated, it can lead to bone fractures, especially of the hip, spine or wrist. An estimated 44 million…
H1N1 Flu Update
Article #6
Remember the fall of 2009, when everyone was talking about the H1N1 flu? People were scared. Then suddenly, the number of cases dropped dramatically. By December, fears of an epidemic had faded away.
Now, with the 2010 flu season just around the corner, people need to know that the H1N1 flu virus is still a serious, potentially life-threatening health issue.
Your Cholesterol: The Power of 200
Article #5
Do you know your total cholesterol number? You should if you want to live a longer, healthier life. Your risk for heart attack, stroke and other serious medical conditions increases as your cholesterol levels rise. That’s the reason seeing your primary care physician and getting tested is so important. A total cholesterol level of 200 to 239…
September Is Prostate Health Month
Too many men are dying from embarrassment. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men. One in 10 men will develop prostate cancer, and more than 30,000 die each year from the disease. Most cases occur after the age of 65, and the risk does increase with age.
Despite all this, many men are reluctant to seek treatment. Som…
Live What You Learn
Article #3
What’s the best way to meet the many health challenges of growing old? To lose weight, the goal is simple: burn more calories than you eat. It all comes down to
having a healthy diet and getting regular exercise. Healthy Diet: Almost everyone knows the keys to healthier eating: more fruits and vegetables, less fat, more fiber. Here are some simple tips…
Are You At Risk?
Article #2
How do you know if you are overweight or obese? Determining your Body Mass Index (BMI) is probably the most accurate way to measure how healthy your weight is. BMI is a number calculated using a person’s weight and height. Your personal physician can help you determine your Body Mass Index. There are also many BMI calculators online. If your BMI is 25 or over,…
Fat Check Obesity in America Is A National Epidemic
When it comes to gaining weight, Americans are headed in the wrong direction. Since 1990, the number of obese adult Americans has increased an astounding 60 percent. Today, one in every three Americans is considered obese, a medical condition in which a person’s actual weight exceeds his or her ideal weight by more than 20 percent.
Your…