CARE &
CONDITIONS
Bone Density Scans – Why They Should Be a Priority
What is bone density testing? Why should you ask your doctor about getting one? This easy scan is important for health and quality of life. Bone density scans are the "gold standard" or most accurate test to diagnose osteoporosis, a decrease in bone mass and …
7 Health Conditions Your Eyes Can Reveal
While some might say your eyes are the window to your soul, they also can tell you things going on with your overall health. There are a host of conditions that an eye doctor can detect during an eye exam just by noting changes in tissues, …
Ways to Reduce Health Complications from Diabetes
You have a lot to manage throughout the day. Errands. Appointments. Dinner. Work. Kids. Grandkids. And the plumber is coming. So much to do … so little time. Despite your busy day, your health should be a top priority, and if you have diabetes, controlling your …
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in Newborns
“Why didn’t anyone tell me?” is a common response from parents when they find out their newborn is infected with cytomegalovirus or CMV. CMV is the leading infectious cause of birth defects and neurodevelopmental disabilities in the U.S., but few states screen infants for it. …
What You Need to Know About Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Did you know that Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) affects one in every three women? That’s a pretty high number. But don’t be alarmed, some PFDs are preventable or reversible through exercise or other surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. PFDs typically affect women as they age, …
Folic Acid and Your Unborn Baby
Planning to become pregnant? If you answered yes, then it’s time to talk about folic acid and the many positive effects it can have on you and your unborn child. If you’re considering having a baby, now, is the perfect time to share what we …
Are You at Risk for Postpartum Depression?
It’s natural to feel strong emotions when you’re pregnant and just after you’ve had a baby. You may feel elated, or you may feel sad. Many women have the “baby blues” just after birth. They feel sad, impatient or irritable. These feelings usually go away …
A Look at Mammography: 2D vs 3D
The best weapon against breast cancer is prevention and early diagnosis through screening. But at what age should you have your first screening? And what screening exam should you choose? You may have heard of 3D mammography; when is it the best option? We went …
