Constipation is a very common ailment, especially in children. While most treatments are considered safe for short-term or intermittent use, always discuss long-term treatment options with your healthcare provider. Understanding the differences among medications, their safety profiles and mechanisms of action hopefully will help you approach treatment options and discussions of those options with more […]
From Memorial Health System Obesity is a statewide problem. Based on 2022 data, two in five adults in Mississippi are obese or morbidly obese, and nearly half of Mississippi children are overweight or obese. Dr. Simhachalam Gurugubelli, an internal medicine specialist at Memorial, received training in obesity medicine at Harvard. This training makes him one […]
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By Dr. Alisha Ware Is menopause belly a myth or a real phenomenon? In truth, it’s a little of both, as many complex factors are at work. Menopausal transition usually begins in a woman’s 40s when her cycles start to vary in length and become heavier, then space out and stop. One year after the final […]
By Sarah Hornby March is Women’s History Month – a time to honor women of the past and celebrate the contributions women make each day. We prioritize celebrating others, but how often do we recognize our individual achievements or even check on our own wellbeing? With the stressors and responsibilities of daily life, or busy times […]
Aren’t you shocked it’s March already? I sure am, and this month, I’d like to help you get moving. I’ll be honest — I usually devise these challenges to force myself to get moving in the mornings when I don’t make it to the gym or my favorite class. You can do these anytime during the day, but […]
Provided by Health Fit M.D. Aesthetics Wellness & Weight Loss Menopause is the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle. Menopause onset is usually during a woman’s 40’s or 50’s when they have depleted their infinite quantity of eggs through ovulation. This results in estrogen (oestrogen) levels dropping and the cessation of menstruation. Menopause may occur […]
By Sarah Hornby Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although the physical symptoms usually are the first thing people think of, emotional factors associated with the disease also can be harmful. The mind and heart may be more closely related […]
