Everyone experiences stress and its effects. Short-term effects of stress include headaches, shallow breathing, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, and upset stomach. Long-term chronic stress can increase the risk for heart disease, back pain, depression, persistent muscle aches and pains, and a weakened immune system, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Certain behaviors may help safeguard you from illness and disease. These include exercising regularly and sleeping enough. Here may be another: staying socially connected. It may well do your body good.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine system disorder among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have enlarged ovaries that contain small collections of fluid, called follicles located in each ovary as seen during an ultrasound exam.
While relatively few cases of flu have surfaced so far in the United States, health officials say the holiday season will likely change that, so everyone should get a flu shot now.
The holidays can be stressful. Shopping, social events, debt, and other pressures can lead to anxiety. Missing loved ones, and stewing about past events can also contribute. This change from your everyday routine can cause you to neglect good nutrition. And, you are more likely to skip exercise. Together, these factors can lead to holiday […]
It’s officially time to start thinking about Christmas! There are so many great things in our area to do with your family to get in the Christmas spirit. These are a few of our favorites and a couple new ones that we are planning to check out this year.
For such a small gland, the thyroid has a big job. It keeps your body working properly. It regulates your metabolism and helps with growth. It can even change your heart rate. But do you need routine screening to make sure you don’t have a thyroid problem?
If you’re hosting a meal this holiday season, do your guests a favor and make it a heart-healthier one.
Becky Rhoads enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and embroidering through good times and bad.
If you have experienced a cesarean delivery, you are not alone. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the cesarean delivery rate in the US increased dramatically over the past four decades, from 5% in 1970 to over 31% in 2007.
