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How Often Should You Get a Hearing Screening?
When it comes to routine health care, we often remember to schedule dental cleanings and annual physicals—but hearing health is frequently overlooked. Many people don’t think about their hearing until a problem arises. By that point, the damage may already be done....
What Causes A Sudden Increase In Cholesterol
Every cell in our body contains the waxy material known as cholesterol, which is essential for several body processes. These include synthesizing hormones in the body, such as vitamin D and digestive-assisting bile acids. Although our bodies need cholesterol to...
How Does Diet Affect Diabetes Management?
When the body is unable to process glucose from the blood, it results in high blood sugar levels. This happens when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body becomes resistant to insulin, leading to diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic condition that...
What Causes High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. It is a condition caused when there is an abnormal blood flow at a greater force, leading to various health complications
What Are the Causes Behind COPD?
One of the main causes of death in the US is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which has gained even greater attention after the rise of COVID-19. Viral infections such as COVID-19, influenza, and pneumonia are thought to put those who are prone to or have...
What is Good Cholesterol?
Despite its image as being unhealthy, cholesterol, a waxy material that collects in the arteries, is not entirely terrible for you. Some of it can even help your health when taken in the proper doses. Lipoproteins come in two varieties and transport cholesterol to and...
Staying Healthy After 65: How to Maximize Your Annual Wellness Visit
As we age, maintaining good health becomes a priority to ensure we can live an active, independent, and fulfilling life. For seniors, an important part of staying healthy is scheduling and attending annual wellness visits with their healthcare providers. These visits...
How to Prepare For An Electrocardiogram
Electrocardiograms (ECGs or EKGs) are among the oldest and most trusted tests for determining the heart’s health status. They are noninvasive and painless tests that health professionals routinely use to diagnose and monitor cardiac conditions. Those in for an ECG...
Will Weight Loss Lower Blood Pressure?
While we’re familiar with rising blood pressure at heated moments, some people can experience chronically high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. This is a serious condition that can set off several serious health issues. The only way to treat hypertension is...
Does Drawing Blood Lower Blood Pressure?
Blood drawing is a routine procedure in healthcare; however, many patients still feel wary about its after-effects. One reason people hesitate to go through this procedure is that they fear a sudden drop in blood pressure. So, does drawing blood lower your blood...