It’s natural to worry about health concerns even when they are quite rare. A couple of years ago many of us worried about the potential of ebola spreading in the U.S. when the likelihood was actually quite low. We get caught up wondering if our fruits and vegetables are [...]
We’ve all heard that we should avoid “processed” foods for health and weight management. But why? What’s the evidence for making that change? And more to the point - what are processed foods and how do I avoid them? Recent research answers the why question. The study, published in [...]
In medicine, there is a tendency to use complicated, two-dollar words when simple words would seem to do the trick. Hyperglycemia for high blood sugar? Enuresis for bed-wetting? Myocardial infarction for heart attack? And sometimes it seems like new names for old things are being invented every day. In [...]
Headlines are abuzz with news of the most recent measles outbreak. As of March 21, 2019, there were 314 reported cases in the U.S. for the year. This is the third highest number of cases in over ten years, and it’s only March. These cases are spread over 15 [...]
We all know we need to exercise, but it can be hard to work it into our regular routine. Ironically, sedentary jobs make it both more difficult and more important to exercise. Sitting for extended amounts of time is common in modern society, so it’s important to understand how [...]
Dairy products seem to find their way into almost every aspect of our diet – from the milk we add to our breakfast cereal to the shellfish that are dipped in milk to reduce that fishy odor. But a large part of the population suffers health consequences from consuming [...]
Have you ever experienced heartburn? That burning sensation right in the upper middle part of your stomach? You may have constant discomfort from, or you may only experience it occasionally after a particularly indulgent meal. Even if you don’t have issues with heartburn, you probably know someone who does, [...]
Cold and flu season is upon us here in Greenville. In the coming months, many of your neighbors, and possibly you, will be seeking medical care for symptoms such as a sore throat, congestion, and cough in the coming months. Frequently, that care will include the prescription of an [...]
If you’re a smoker, you already know many of the reasons you should quit. Smoking causes lung cancer. It increases your risk of heart disease. You might already have symptoms that bother you like getting short of breath or coughing with a little physical activity. But the damage doesn’t [...]
Think about the wealthiest people you know. They have all the money they need to meet their needs and wants today and to have a future without worry. If this describes you, congratulations! If not, we can enjoy the little daydream together. But here's a question for you: Do [...]
