Health is a Way of Life
We live in a goal-oriented society. Most of us imagine a healthier version of ourselves and make plans to achieve it, with mixed success and satisfaction. Instead, let's look at health as a process, informed by knowledge, which we practice a little bit every day.
It’s cold and flu season: How are you protecting yourself?
/ MARCH 12, 2020
It’s cold and flu season. Do you know how best to protect yourself and your family? Use this guide to help prevent and stop the spread of colds, flu, and coronavirus.
What is a Heart Attack?
A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to the heart muscle is suddenly cut off, and the heart can’t get enough oxygen. Heart attacks are typically caused by ischemic heart disease. This is when plaque builds up in the coronary arteries which supply blood to the heart.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Understanding the Difference Between GERD and Heartburn
After a large meal, do you ever get a burning sensation in your stomach or chest, or taste acid in your mouth? Many of us would chalk this unpleasant feeling up to acid reflux or heartburn.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
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What is heart disease?
Heart diseases causes one in every four deaths in the United States, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Tin Nguyen, MD, a cardiologist with Mercy Medical Group in Sacramento, adds, “Heart disease is the number one cause of death globally.”
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Fevers in Children: When to Worry
Most children experience fevers, but in some cases, they can become serious or life threatening. Even if your child has had a fever in the past, seeing them spike a temperature can be scary.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019