Tag: Health Matters
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HEALTH MATTERS 2/4: Catching High Blood Pressure Early
By Benita Philip, DO Nearly half of all adults in the United States suffer from hypertension or high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association, but many are unaware that they have the condition. Unfortunately, being unaware does not make the condition any less of a health risk. The American Heart Association and American…
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HEALTH MATTERS 1/28: Sleep and Your Weight
By Lisa Dobruskin, MD, FACS Craving cookies, pasta, pizza and other carbs throughout the day? Chances are you probably aren’t sleeping well at night. Numerous studies have shown that poor quality sleep can sabotage a healthy diet and increase your risk for becoming overweight or obese. At the same time, being overweight or obese can…
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HEALTH MATTERS 1/14: What to Say to Someone With Depression
By Alan Giordano, MSW, LCSW Most people feel sad or blue every now and then, but when those feelings linger for weeks or months, it could be a sign of depression. In general, about 1 in every 6 adults experiences depression at some point in their lives. However, depression has become more prevalent during the…
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HEALTH MATTERS 1/7: Is It Hot in Here? Managing Menopause
By Jigna Patel, MD Whether you experience the full range of symptoms or just a few, menopause can really change your life — at least until you make it through to the other side. And even then, hormonal changes can increase your risk for certain health conditions, like osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, there are…
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Health Matters 12/31: Protect Yourself Against Falls at Home
By Isao Iwata, MD Each year millions of seniors — those 65 and older — experience a fall. In fact, more than 1 in 4 older adults falls each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A single unexpected fall can change your life, which is why it is important for…
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HEALTH MATTERS 12/24: Discharge to Home After Hospital Stay
By Arun Rao, MD, AGSF, FACP If you’ve been hospitalized with a serious illness or injury, the decision of where to continue recovery once you have been discharged is an important one. This is particularly true for patients aged 65 and over, who are more likely to feel the effects of a hospital stay than…
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HEALTH MATTERS 12/17: Seek Treatment for P.A.D. to Avoid Future Complications
By Elliot Sambol, MD, FACS More than 8.5 million U.S. adults over age 40 suffer from peripheral artery disease (P.A.D.) and many are unaware they have it, according to the American Heart Association. Peripheral artery disease is a narrowing or blockage of the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the extremities. The…
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Health Matters 11.26: Thyroid Disease is a Common Problem
By Tomer Davidov, MD Thyroid disease is a common problem that affects an estimated 20 million Americans — especially women — according to the American Thyroid Association. In fact, as the American Thyroid Association reports, women are up to eight times more likely than men to have thyroid problems, which may or may not cause…
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Health Matters 11/19: Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine: What Parents Should Know
By Bert Mandelbaum, MD In less than a month since the Food and Drug Administration authorized the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11, nearly 1 million youngsters have already received their first shot. The company Moderna is still undergoing clinical trials to determine the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine for this age…