In Seven Answers For Anxiety, Dr. Gregory Jantz presents seven simple and effective tips to reduce anxiety. Here are some easy-to-implement actions you can use today and every day to help maintain less anxiety in Read More
People seek out professional help for their mental health for many reasons. Whether or not you have a diagnosed mental health condition, talking to a professional about your mental health concerns can be valuable. These Read More
Scientific research has helped to bring mindfulness and meditation into mainstream culture, medicine, and psychology. Your doctor can officially prescribe ‘meditation’ as a treatment for depression or stress because it is now regarded as evidence-based. Read More
If not properly managed, diabetes can become a very serious and even fatal medical condition. Some of the most common long-term medical effects of diabetes include blindness, strokes, and heart attacks. Although there is currently Read More
We’ve all been there, right? You are out with friends, and someone says, ‘You have something in your teeth.’ The struggle to free your teeth of food begins. Awkwardly you cover your mouth with your Read More
Between 2019 and 2021, 21.2% of adults in the U.S. were diagnosed with arthritis, making it the nation’s leading cause of disability. But if you’re one of those approximately 53.2 million people, there is hope. Read More
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Deep Vein Thrombosis is a potentially life-threatening condition which occurs when a blood clot forms within a deep vein, often in the legs and lower extremities. Understanding the signs of deep vein thrombosis is critical Read More
Research shows around 30% of the world’s population is deficient in iron. Iron is an essential nutrient, but deficiency isn’t just a nutritional issue. It’s of critical concern for heart health–especially in middle age. Read Read More
According to a 2023 American Heart Association report, nearly half of Americans aged 20 and older have high blood pressure (hypertension). Many people don’t even realize they have it–and just as many don’t take steps Read More
Our condition spotlight section focuses on health issues that generally last longer than one year. Often referred to as chronic diseases they require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. They are also leading drivers of the nation’s $3.8 trillion in annual health care costs.
Many chronic diseases are caused by a short list of risk behaviors:
Tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
Poor nutrition, including diets low in fruits and vegetables and high in sodium and saturated fats.
Lack of physical activity.
Excessive alcohol use.
By making healthy choices, you can reduce your likelihood of getting a chronic disease and improve your quality of life.
