Laboratory testing is a procedure ordered by your healthcare provider to check how well your organs are functioning, how your body is responding to medications, and to test or diagnose diseases. Doctors recommend having a standard blood test done every year,...
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The arrival of a new baby can be an exciting, life-changing experience. It can also be overwhelming and leave you feeling a variety of emotions. For some women, it can lead to a common but serious illness known as “postpartum depression”. Studies by the...
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When you think of heart attacks, you probably picture an older male in his 50s or 60s as the likely candidate for a heart attack. You probably also think that an attack is sudden, with chest-clutching pain, followed by collapsing on the floor. It may surprise...
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As summer starts winding down and temperatures begin to cool, cold & flu season will be here before we know it. The viruses that cause the flu are around all year, but we normally see an increase in activity between October and May. Cold and flu are two...
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When women reach their early 40s to mid-50s, the transition into menopause begins. During this time, the body gradually produces less estrogen, and your menstrual cycle may become irregular. This transitional period is known as perimenopause. Perimenopause...
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Research shows that breastfeeding provides a lot of health benefits for new moms and their babies. However, in today’s hurried world, it can be difficult to find the time and resources that support a successful feeding schedule. To make matters worse,...
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July 22nd marks World Brain Day, established by the World Federation of Neurology to promote public awareness of brain health. While all our organs are important, the brain is arguably the most critical. The brain is like a computer, processing information...
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Cardiac arrest and heart attacks are both extremely dangerous conditions that require immediate medical attention. Many people confuse the two and use the terms interchangeably, but they are not the same. The American Heart Association describes cardiac...
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Transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a “mini stroke”, occurs when a clot temporarily blocks a blood vessel. A TIA normally lasts a few minutes before the clot dislodges or dissolves, and blood supply returns. Because these episodes are...
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When a stroke happens, you’re working against the clock in more ways than one. Did you know one of the most commonly-used stroke medications is only effective when it’s administered early enough? “If you’re a patient experiencing an acute stroke...
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