Prevention and Wellness

February 7, 2020
Medical Procedures, Prevention and Wellness
What Is Genetic Testing? Understanding the Ins and Outs

Genetic tests use a sample of tissues or fluids from your body, such as blood, saliva, or amniotic fluid, to examine genes for any mutations. Genetic tests may help: Diagnose or identify a specific...
February 6, 2020
Prevention and Wellness
Medicine Cabinet Essentials: The Definitive Checklist for Staying Fully Stocked

If you’re looking for a list of medicine cabinet essentials, you’ve come to the right place. Having the right medications and medical supplies on hand can make a world of difference when...
Portrait Of Young Handsome Man Smiling Outdoor
February 5, 2020
Mental Health, Prevention and Wellness
Stress and the Heart: How Are They Connected?

There is a definite connection between stress and the heart. We all need some stress in our lives in order to function. For example, fear and stress help us react when we’re in dangerous...
Happy Mother And Her Daughter
February 4, 2020
Mental Health, Prevention and Wellness
4 Tips to Help You Cope With a Difficult Diagnosis

One morning Chris Arauza woke up and his right side felt weak. He could barely walk, but he went to his job as a mechanic, thinking his body would recover on its own. At 25 years old, Arauza...
February 4, 2020
Nutrition, Prevention and Wellness
Easy Tips for Healthy Budget Meals

When you’re trying to eat right, planning healthy budget meals can seem like a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. “There are plenty of nutritious foods at the grocery store that don’t...
Mom with her tween daughter
February 3, 2020
Prevention and Wellness
Hereditary Diseases: How to Talk to Your Kids

When someone says “it’s in your genes,” they are often referring to the way you look or how you act. But genes also play a critical role in our health. Hereditary diseases,...
January 14, 2020
Medical Treatments, Prevention and Wellness
What Is Myelopathy?

Many people have never heard of myelopathy. So, if you’ve been diagnosed with it, you might not even be sure what it is. But you’re certainly familiar with the symptoms. You know...
January 13, 2020
Prevention and Wellness
4 Tips for Taking an Inclusive Health History

Taking an inclusive health history is a vital part of providing the highest-quality health care possible. A doctor who’s knowledgeable about a patient’s culture knows what questions...