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By Dr. Sidra Khalid April is cancer awareness month for head and neck cancers and esophageal cancer. Lifestyle changes play an important role in decreasing the chance of cancer development. Lifestyle changes can be difficult to implement all at once; plan to reach one goal at a time to achieve results. Join a support group […]
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Our eyes are a critical part of our lives, and they require periodic care and protection to stay healthy. In honor of Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month, here are five tips to keep your eyes in peak condition: 1. Get annual dilated eye examinations, even if you’re seeing well. An eye exam not only […]
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From Memorial Health System “Brittany’s smile could light up the room,” Ellen Duvernay says of her daughter. Brittany was 26 when she was in a golf cart accident and tragically died from a traumatic brain injury. Now, her mother is on a journey to spread awareness about organ donation, the gift her daughter gave other […]
By Sarah Hornby Amid the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rising cost of living and the daily triggers we all face, it’s no wonder so many of us are feeling stressed out. If unmanaged, this stress can lead to acute and long-term mental health impacts like anxiety and depression. Women report stress at […]
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By Dr. Sidrah Khalid March is kidney cancer awareness month. Most kidney cancers are found through incidental imaging for other causes, which is because most people with early kidney cancer do not show signs. Symptoms present as a cancer grows and becomes advanced. Some of the symptoms to look for are: Blood in the urine Flank […]
Being a primary caregiver for both my parents takes lots of time, patience and assistance from loved ones. It requires me to be organized, timely and flexible, especially when unexpected circumstances arise (the unexpected always happens when time is limited). Leveraging technology aids me in caregiving, and I also take advantage of other resources that […]
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 […]
