Many people find it unnecessary to visit their primary care physician unless they are sick. However, by doing so, they miss out on many health benefits. Seeing your primary care doctor on a regular basis is not required, but definitely encouraged by everyone in the medical field. Routinely seeing your primary care doctor can improve
Read MoreWhat patients living with type 2 diabetes may find surprising is the need to put together a healthcare team to effectively control their condition. Given its progressive nature, type 2 diabetes requires a multifaceted approach—and a broad range of expertise— to mitigate its far-reaching effects. Your type 2 diabetes journey will likely begin with your
Read MoreHigh cholesterol is deemed as a “silent killer” because it doesn’t cause any symptoms, so you don’t know you have it unless a medical professional discover it via a blood test. High cholesterol interferes with your blood vessels’ ability to properly transport blood because the cholesterol builds up along the vessel walls and causes blockages.
Read MoreObesity is a complex health problem involving an excessive amount of body fat. It results from a combination of factors such as poor diet choices, lack of exercise, genetics, health conditions, and environmental factors. Obesity isn’t just a cosmetic issue, it is a medical problem that can increase the risk of developing numerous chronic diseases
Read MoreIf you have arthritis, there’s a high chance you have trouble sleeping at night. Studies show that individuals with arthritis suffer from sleep disturbance as moderate to severe joint pain can prevent you from getting comfortable and staying asleep. Lack of quality sleep has harmful effects on your overall health. It increases your risk of
Read MoreAn adult patient diagnosed as overweight or obese is someone age 20 or older with a bodyweight that is abnormally high for their height and age group. Being overweight or obese is considered unhealthy. For adults who are obese, simply exercising and eating healthy may not be enough to get down to and maintain a
Read MoreThe worldwide COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) pandemic is changing almost everything about how we live our lives, even in terms of taking care of our health. However, life must continue without allowing the virus to interfere with our regularly scheduled checkups and health maintenance. Your primary care doctor is here for you even during these
Read MoreWhen was the last time you needed to see your primary care provider and were able to get an appointment immediately? Chances are, this hasn’t happened in quite a few years. The reality is, most primary care providers are inundated with patients and are unable to see patients who need to be seen immediately for
Read MoreResearch shows that the average wait time in the U.S. between the day when you schedule a doctor’s appointment and the day you actually see the doctor is 18 days. In large cities and states, patients may even wait for up to 24 days. The problem with that lag time is that your condition may
Read MoreA person with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or over is diagnosed as obese. Obesity is a health condition whereby the person’s fat cells have become very large. Someone who is obese is at risk of developing a host of other diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, and some cancers.
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