Health

Measuring the amount of cholesterol in your blood has become a routine event at every patient’s annual physical examination. This test is done because it provides specific information about a component in the bloodstream, called cholesterol, which can affect how the heart and blood vessels function. When these systems are impaired, heart attack and strokes […]

If you are a diabetic, you are probably familiar with the concept of A1C levels. If you’re unfamiliar, scroll below to learn more about A1C levels and how to manage them.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that affects the joints, causing persistent inflammation, pain, and swelling, most often in the arms, hands, legs and feet. It affects approximately one percent of Americans.

Whether you have it yourself or you have a friend or loved one who does, there are likely things you need to know about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) that you may not have discovered yet. The name itself is quite revelatory. The second word of IBS, “bowel,” refers to the location of the problem. Your […]

Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, popularly known as adult ADHD, is a neurobiological disorder that affects adults. At least thirty percent of those who are affected by this disorder had it during their childhood.