January is Winter Safety Month. Winter has arrived and brought with it snow and sub-freezing temperatures. Unfortunately, there are many hidden dangers and health hazards during winter. Here are 10 common winter health hazards. 1. Frostbite Frostbite occurs due to the freezing of the skin. It can occur within a couple of minutes of exposure […]
NEW BLOOD PRESSURE GUIDELINES High blood pressure is redefined after 14 years! -On November 13, 2017, the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology issued new guidelines for high blood pressure (hypertension).
Are you at risk for heart attack? There are several factors that increase our risks for a heart attack.The more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to suffer a heart attack. Some of the risk factors cannot be changed while others can be.
Is it a common cold or the seasonal flu? Here are some basic guidelines for telling the difference. Common cold -It is an upper respiratory infection caused by a virus. There are more than 100 different viruses that can cause the common cold, most commonly the rhinovirus. Colds can occur throughout the year but more […]
Flu season is just around the corner. The flu affects between 5 and 20 percent of the U.S. population each year. Flu season usually begins in October or November, peaks in January or February and can continue through May. -Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months and older should get […]
The values for total, LDL, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides are listed below. Total Cholesterol <200 Desirable 200-239 Borderline high >240 High LDL Cholesterol <100 Optimal 100-129 Near optimal/above optimal 130-159 Borderline high 160-189 High >190 Very high HDL Cholesterol <40 Low, >60 High Men >40 is optimal Women >50 is optimal Triglycerides (mg/dL) <150 Normal […]
Cholesterol is a type of fat (lipid) which is useful for our body cells. It is necessary to a certain extent in order to produce hormones and vitamin D. Excess amounts of cholesterol is unhealthy. The Majority of cholesterol, almost 80%, comes from the liver and the rest from our dietary intake. Cholesterol is transported in […]
If you are at risk to develop diabetes,(Please read my earlier post from July 29, 2017) ask your healthcare provider to check your fasting blood sugar (FBS) level. This test requires fasting for 8 hours. It is possible to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes if proper measures are taken. There are three important […]
We all know that diabetes is an illness with many serious complications. It often does not cause symptoms for years and is therefore diagnosed commonly after someone has had a stroke, heart attack or kidney failure. There are several risk factors for diabetes. It is important to identify one’s risk for diabetes and take the […]
1 in 3 people will get Shingles in their lifetime. Shingles is caused by a virus called varicella-zoster. This virus also causes chickenpox. Once chickenpox resolves the virus stays dormant in the nervous system for years. It gets reactivated and travels along the nerves to the skin and causes painful blisters seen in shingles. This […]
