May is National Osteoporosis Month, a great time to set the record straight about this debilitating and potentially deadly disease. While it’s the most common type of bone disease, misunderstanding exists about who can suffer from it and what can be done to prevent it.
Allergist, Dr. Andrey Leonov, explains the effect your allergies have on your sleep and energy level, and what you can do to minimize symptoms, including brain fog.
When feeling under the weather, how can you tell if you’re experiencing environmental allergies or a common cold? Our Cold vs. Allergies Guide can help you sort through the symptoms to clarify your condition and find treatment options that offer relief.
Sores in and around the mouth can be a source of embarrassment for many people. However not all sores are the same. Primarily there are three different types of sores that can occur in the mouth; canker sores, cold sores and oral cancer lesions. Understanding the difference between these three types can help you make wise decisions and stay healthy.
Chronic cough is usually defined as a cough that lasts for three weeks or longer. It is a very common problem and is the fifth most common symptom for which outpatient care is sought.
You may not think about it, but your skin is one of the most important organs in your body. It helps to protect you from the environment, regulates body temperature, and it allows your body to feel. Here are 10 facts about your skin.
Our expert estheticians and dermatologists recommend the following treatments to keep your skin glowing this holiday season and throughout the winter months.
In recent years, health care has been focused on preventive medicine. Preventive medicine emphasizes the promotion of a healthy lifestyle and proactively monitoring for various health conditions including hypertension, diabetes or cancers. To support these efforts, most commercial insurance providers now cover the cost of an annual wellness exam provided by an in-network provider*. Preventive medical care is important because it provides you and your care team with an opportunity to assess your current health, which can be useful for anticipating future health care needs.
Your primary care physician, also commonly known as a PCP, is your main health care provider and is involved in your short and long-term medical care. Your PCP provides preventive care, teaches healthy lifestyle choices, identifies and treats common medical conditions, assesses the urgency of your medical problems and refers you to medical specialists when necessary.
No-chip manicures involve a gel-based nail polish that includes a base coat, two coats of polish and a sealer which is applied and then cured to the nail under ultraviolet (UV) lights. When it’s time to remove the polish, the manicurist wraps acetone-soaked pads around the nail for 10 to 40 minutes, depending on the brand and number of coats applied.