Musculoskeletal disorders are injuries that directly have an affect on our muscles, joints and bones. It is commonly known as MSD. What Causes Musculoskeletal Problem? Musculoskeletal disorders have become very common now days. It is Read More
In 2018, 128 people every day died from overdosing on opiate painkillers in the United States. Recognizing signs of opiate addiction can be tough. Watching a loved one go further down a path that includes Read More
If you or a loved one are suffering from drug or alcohol abuse, it may be daunting to foresee a clear path forward. Stopping the cycle of addiction may be challenging without the help of Read More
It has been a long winter and slowly, but surely, the weather is warming up and summer is on its way. Having said that, let’s look at how we can trim that belly fat and Read More
Being a teenager in this day and age is a lot more challenging than in generations past. As today’s teens go through the physical and psychological changes that come with age and puberty, they’re faced Read More
Obesity and diet-related blood sugar imbalances are reaching crisis levels. According to data from the Center for Disease Control, over 70% of American adults are overweight and more than 30 million have developed Type 2 Read More
25% of millennials are dependent on masturbation to fall asleep, a recent survey by Sleepline has found. The survey looked into how people of different age ranges depended on masturbation to fall asleep, as well Read More
Recent research has focused on how our microbiome processes the food that we eat. Over time largely due to the introduction of pasteurization the modern Western diet has moved away from these bacterially fermented food Read More
Ultrasound therapy is a widely used non-invasive procedure used to treat many ailments by doctors. It administers a series of ultrasound waves to heal injuries and rehabilitation to worn out and injured muscle tissues. The Read More
Influenza, commonly known as flu, is one of the most common issues treated by Dr. Eddie Turner of Mableton Urgent Care in Mableton, Georgia. It can be understood as an acute viral infection that usually 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.
