Health Wise
Health Wise is our blog to help you be more informed about important health and wellness matters for you and loved ones.
Get Better Sleep During and After COVID-19
While we may all still be dealing with the ongoing and unpredictable effects of the pandemic on our daily lives, there are a number of healthy habits that are within your control to get better sleep. Read More
Stroke: Understanding Risks, Signs, and Prevention
Have you or your family been affected by a stroke? There鈥檚 a high probability you have. Stroke is one of the most common neurological diseases today and a leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S. and around the world. Read More
The New House Call: Health Care via Telemedicine
Many decades ago, it was not uncommon for family physicians to make in-person house calls to their patients for consultations or follow-up care. While that practice has long disappeared, a new form of it has rapidly emerged in recent years, thanks to the reach and possibilities of the internet and videoconferencing technology. Read More
Win the Battle Against Asthma and Allergies
While there are many ways to treat symptoms when they occur, you can take preventive steps to reduce the likelihood of an attack if you have asthma and to minimize the aggravation of allergic reactions. Read More
Weight-Loss Surgery: Benefits Beyond the Scale
More patients than ever are opting for bariatric surgery as a solution for obesity. Learn about the many conditions associated with obesity that can be effectively treated or even eliminated through weight-loss surgery. Read More
Lose Weight Without Losing Sight of Your Health
A brand new year and decade has arrived. However, at this moment, many of us are facing a very familiar problem: losing that extra weight gained during the holidays. Read More
Reshaping Lives: The Impact and Reach of Plastic Surgery
The conditions and challenges that plastic and reconstructive surgery can address is continuing to grow. In addition to repairing tissue damaged by trauma and illness, plastic surgery is delivering effective solutions in new areas and/or in areas that were traditionally considered to be the domain of other specialties. Read More
Six Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Diabetes
Regardless of your background, if you have a family history of diabetes, you should schedule a consultation or a physical exam with your doctor to talk about ways to prevent or to treat diabetes. Read More
Stay Proactive and Informed about Breast Cancer
It鈥檚 that time of year again鈥擮ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While there鈥檚 increased attention surrounding breast cancer this month, it鈥檚 always important to be in-the-know about the threats to black women, overall risk factors, and the importance of early detection any time of the year. Read More
Better Maternal Health Starts with the Heart
We are more aware today than ever that heart disease is the leading cause of death among both men and women in the U.S. However, research shows that women actually tend to be more anxious about getting breast cancer鈥攅ven though heart disease kills as many as six times more women annually. Read More
Navigating and Treating Infertility
Encountering various obstacles to pregnancy is a fairly common issue for many couples. This struggle can be frustrating and often takes an emotional toll on couples trying to conceive. However, understanding and treatment of infertility have advanced greatly in recent years. Read More
The Healthy Path to Getting Back to School
What? It鈥檚 the middle of summer and you have to worry about the back to school routine already? No need to panic鈥攜ou still have weeks of fun in the sun left. But getting your child back on track starts well before the first day of classes. Read More
The Facts and Factors of Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle cell anemia is one of today鈥檚 most common inherited blood disorders. It affects several ethnic groups but predominantly Africans and African Americans, with approximately 90,000 to 100,000 Americans having the condition. Overall, it is estimated that sickle cell disease affects one in 500 U.S. African American births. Read More
Beyond Baby Blues: Dealing with Postpartum Depression
It鈥檚 perfectly normal to experience a rollercoaster of emotions before and after a healthy pregnancy. It鈥檚 even common to feel the 鈥渂aby blues,鈥� or unexpected sadness, for several days after giving birth. However, if this feeling continues for longer than 2 weeks and turns into minimal connectedness to your baby or sense of caring for her, you may have postpartum depression and need to seek help right away. Read More
Men's Preventive Care: Take Charge of Your Health
The era of men leaving their well-being in the hands of spouses, partners, and/or loved ones is officially over. No longer is it anyone else鈥檚 responsibility to look after your health. Guys, today your health is on you. Read More