CRPS stands for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, an illness recognized for chronic pain that often occurs in the limbs. There is an insufficient amount of studies on what causes CRPS, but some researchers believe it Read More
According to surveys, Americans walk between 65,000 and 110,000 miles during their lifetimes. And yet, astonishingly, fewer than half meet the levels of daily physical activity needed to experience substantial health benefits–and millions have an Read More
Diabetes can have devastating effects on various organs, and that includes the eyes. In fact, according to one study, 26.43% of diabetics have an eye condition that could result in blindness. But that doesn’t have Read More
Even those of us who are proactive about our health may be ignoring something important. We eat right. We exercise. But even if we go for regular eye exams and wear sunglasses on sunny days, Read More
The American healthcare system is openly in crisis. The public feels this and frustrations for many people have reached a boiling point. The crisis has two main drivers, which are closely interrelated. First, costs associated Read More
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects over one billion people worldwide, and is a leading risk factor for heart disease and death. It often has no symptoms, making prevention and early management crucial. Read More
It was over ten years ago when I was finally diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Of course, the whispers had been there for a decade or more: back pain, a stiff and inflamed wrist, digestive problems, Read More
The allure of quick weight loss can be tempting, especially when the results seem almost too good to be true. Prescription GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy have taken the weight loss world by Read More
Every year, nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke. About 75 percent of these strokes are first time strokes. With so many people at risk for having a stroke for the first time, Read More
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States. Every 33 seconds someone passes away from cardiovascular disease, placing the death toll in 2022 at around 703,000 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.
