Given the amount that the average American spends on hair and nail care, it’s clear that we, as a society, value the appearance of both. This isn’t surprising once you consider the fact that scientists regularly posit that human attraction focuses disproportionately on healthy hair, skin, and nails as indicators of youth and health. Both…
Your thyroid is actually an incredibly important hormone gland located at the front lower part of your neck. The Endocrine Society explains that the thyroid is largely responsible for managing your metabolic rate. If you don’t know what that means, don’t worry. It’s actually pretty simple. Your metabolic rate is the pace at which your…
Addiction can impact various aspects of a person’s life, including their interpersonal relationships, their body, their mind, and overall health. The most impactful part of addiction is the effect on the brain. The brain is the single most complicated organ in our body. It regulates your body’s basic functions and it allows you to interpret…
Traveling to a new place outside of the country is one of the most exciting adventures. Planning the trip’s activities, booking air travel, and finding suitable accommodations are all a big part of planning the trip. However, one crucially important planning component is ensuring you have all of the proper travel vaccinations necessary for entry…
Concierge medicine is a medical relationship between a patient and a primary care doctor. The arrangement is different from a regular physician in the sense that the patient pays an annual fee or retainer for medical services. This is also known as “boutique” or “retainer” medicine. The benefits of concierge doctors are vast as it…
You might have heard of a stress test referred to as a treadmill test or exercise test. While they may be called different things, they all help your primary care physician to find out how your heart is working. It certainly is not something to be ignored and an important part of your annual physical…
Are you experiencing insomnia, fatigue, weight gain, body pains, muscle weakness or are feeling depressed? You may be suffering from Vitamin D Deficiency! Vitamin D deficiency is common in the U.S. population. According to a study performed by the Department of Public Health & Social Work, Vitamin D deficiency was considerably more common in those…
An ultrasound scan uses high frequency sound waves that reflect off body structures to generate an image of muscles, tendons, or organs. When most people think of ultrasound scans, they visualize images of unborn babies. Although this is a popular and important use of ultrasound, there are many more significant uses for this diagnostic tool.…
Cholesterol levels are measured by a simple blood test, called a lipid profile. A small amount of blood is drawn from your arm and is analyzed by a laboratory. The test reports total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high density lipoprotein (HDL), and triglycerides. To prepare for the test, you must fast for nine to twelve…
Nearly 30 percent of the adult population in the United States is a host for the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), which is found in the inner lining of the small intestine. These bacteria cause chronic inflammation and peptic ulcers, as well as increase your risk for some types of stomach cancer. Common symptoms or…