How a Pap Smear Can Save Your Life
Cervical cancer was once a leading cause of death for women in the United States. But, in the past 40 years, regular Pap smear screenings changed that. Also known …
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How To Determine if Anxiety and Depression Require Professional Help
Everybody feels some anxiety and depression from time to time. Sadness, nervousness, and worry often accompany major life changes or everyday challenges, such as losing a loved one or …
Let Us Help You Finally Attain and Maintain Your Ideal Weight
Every year, about half of all adults in the United States make attempts at losing weight, with health and appearance serving as the primary motivators. Despite the desire to …
How Untreated Depression Can Harm Your Physical Health
Even prior to the COVID-19 crisis, depression was among the most prevalent types of mental illnesses in our country, with more than 16 million adults (that’s nearly 7% of …
How Do Adult-Onset Allergies Differ From Childhood Allergies?
Do you have an annoying cough that won’t go away? Have you been feeling run down but don’t know why? Allergy symptoms can sneak up on you throughout your …
7 Fall Asthma Triggers to Avoid
Asthma is a condition that you live with year-round. Unfortunately, each new season can bring about a variety of triggers that increase your risk for an asthma attack. At …
How to Stay Active When You Have Asthma
Anyone who has experienced an asthma attack knows how frightening the wheezing, chest pressure and trouble breathing can be. Asthma is a chronic, lifelong condition that requires forming a …
Options for Allergy Testing and Treatment
There are many effective treatments available that bring welcome relief from allergy symptoms. But which type of treatment works best? That depends on your allergy. Ranjit Grewal, MD, is …
Lifestyle Tips for Managing Your Diabetes
There’s a lot of attention around diabetes recently, and it’s for a good reason. Approximately one in 10 Americans have diabetes, and an additional one in three live with …
The Link Between Stress and Hypertension
Have you ever noticed your heartbeat pounding in your ears when you’re nervous? Or maybe you felt your heart racing after a particularly strenuous workout. Stress — whether it’s …