Get Better Sleep During and After COVID-19
While we may all still be dealing with the ongoing and unpredictable effects of the pandemic on our daily lives, there are a number of healthy habits that are within your control to get better sleep. Read More
Stroke: Understanding Risks, Signs, and Prevention
Have you or your family been affected by a stroke? There’s a high probability you have. Stroke is one of the most common neurological diseases today and a leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S. and around the world. Read More
The New House Call: Health Care via Telemedicine
Many decades ago, it was not uncommon for family physicians to make in-person house calls to their patients for consultations or follow-up care. While that practice has long disappeared, a new form of it has rapidly emerged in recent years, thanks to the reach and possibilities of the internet and videoconferencing technology. Read More
Maternal Mortality Disparities: Black Mothers Expected to Fare Worse in COVID-19 Pandemic
Black Maternal Health Week, April 11-17, is an opportunity to raise awareness and center Black women’s voices in the conversation not only on Black maternal health in the United States, but in the conversation around coronavirus (COVID-19) disparities. Read More
Win the Battle Against Asthma and Allergies
While there are many ways to treat symptoms when they occur, you can take preventive steps to reduce the likelihood of an attack if you have asthma and to minimize the aggravation of allergic reactions. Read More
Weight-Loss Surgery: Benefits Beyond the Scale
More patients than ever are opting for bariatric surgery as a solution for obesity. Learn about the many conditions associated with obesity that can be effectively treated or even eliminated through weight-loss surgery. Read More