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.
What is a Heart Attack?
/ SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
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.
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
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
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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
The Importance of Prenatal Vitamins
Taking care of yourself in the weeks prior to becoming pregnant and during your pregnancy – especially in the first trimester—helps prevent complications like gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, anemia, premature birth, neural tube and other birth defects, and low birth weight.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019