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What is high blood pressure? (hypertension)
What is high blood pressure? (hypertension)
A blood pressure reading consists of two numbers. The top number is the pressure within your arteries when your heart contracts, also known as systolic blood pressure (SBP). The bottom number is the pressure within your arteries when your heart is relaxed, also known as diastolic blood pressure (DBP...
Headaches: What a pain
Headaches: What a pain
How common are headaches? More than 50 percent of adults reported having a headache in the last year, according to the World Health Organization. A 2013 Global Burden of Disease study found that worldwide, headache disorders are the third highest cause of years of life lost due to disability. That m...
What is osteoarthritis?
What is osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as “wear and tear” arthritis, is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs most frequently in the hands, hips and knees. What causes OA? Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in your joints gradually deteriorates. Over time, it ca...
GERD (acid reflux) symptoms
GERD (acid reflux) symptoms
What is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs when the contents of your stomach back up into your esophagus (food pipe) and cause bothersome symptoms or, eventually, long-term problems. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from your throat to your stomach. The backward movement of stom...
Transitioning care to adulthood
Transitioning care to adulthood
Somewhere between the ages of 18 and 21, most of our adolescent patients will leave their pediatrician and begin seeing providers who care for adults. Ideally, this will not be an abrupt change, but a gradual shift. It will look different for each patient and family. Please use the information inclu...
Depression is a growing problem for adolescents
Depression is a growing problem for adolescents
Adolescence is a time for young people to have a healthy start in life. However, the number of adolescents reporting poor mental health is increasing, and this is only getting worse as the pandemic continues. Poor mental health in adolescence is more than feeling blue. It can impact many areas of a ...
It's never too late to lose weight and improve your health
It's never too late to lose weight and improve your health
It gets harder and harder to move about freely as we get older. This would be considered a normal part of aging. This normal part of aging can, however, be compounded if you are carrying excess body weight. Excess body weight is typically defined by having a body mass index of 25 or greater. Excess ...
Time for a tick check
Time for a tick check
When enjoying time outdoors, it is important to be aware of ticks and take steps to protect yourself. You can take several steps to prevent illnesses spread by ticks, including using personal protection, removing ticks as soon as possible and getting rid of ticks in your yard. Ticks are typically mo...
Too much time online
Too much time online
Today, almost 75% of teenagers own a smartphone that they use to access the internet, watch TV and videos, and download interactive applications (apps). The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests overuse of digital media and screens may place your child at risk of the following: Negative effect on...
The ABC of UTIs
The ABC of UTIs
Did you know urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infections in people? UTIs occur when bacteria enter and infect the urinary tract. UTIs can affect several parts of the urinary tract, but the most common type of UTI is a bladder infection (also known as cystitis).The body can s...
Four things to know about hyperhidrosis (excess sweating)
Four things to know about hyperhidrosis (excess sweating)
Background Information — Hyperhidrosis a disorder of eccrine sweat glands characterized by excessive production of sweat beyond normal physiologic levels. It can be either a localized or generalized problem. Sweat glands are found in the scalp, armpits, and groin folds. Symptoms typically begin in ...
Are you drinking enough water?
Are you drinking enough water?
Getting enough water every day is important for your health. Along with the beverages you drink, you can also get fluids through the foods you eat, (for example, broth soups, and foods with high water content such as celery, tomatoes or melons). Generally, water helps you: Regulate your body temper...