March 6, 2020 by John Fernandez
Tele-Health and Coronavirus: See a Doctor...
Overall, most cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19, involve mild symptoms,...
Smokey Haze Sparks Health Concerns
Smoke from wildfires, even several miles downwind, can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. The smoke is...
June 9, 2014 / 2 min read
The HEAT Is On: Dehydration and Sports
Pro Athletes Not the Only Ones That Need to Worry About Dehydration A bizarre air conditioning malfunction in game one of the NBA Finals in...
June 6, 2014 / 2 min read
A Different Way to Measure Health
We’ve all heard the familiar advice on staying healthy — eat a nutritionally balanced diet, manage your weight, don’t smoke and exercise regularly. These suggestions...
June 2, 2014 / 2 min read
Prepare for Aging While Young
Typically, young adults don't think much about aging, and its potential link to chronic health problems.
May 29, 2014 / 2 min read
A Cupful of Reality
Whether you need your morning “cup of Joe,” large (triple venti) soy milk mocha latte or daily 3 p.m. cafecito in the office, your coffee...
May 28, 2014 / 2 min read
Living Longer, Living Healthier With Major Illnesses
Flashback: There was a time when a diagnosis of a serious illness automatically prompted end-of-life discussions. The prognosis was often grim for those diagnosed with...
May 27, 2014 / 3 min read
Traveling with Cancer
It is the time of the year when everyone starts thinking about summer and traveling – including cancer survivors. There are more than 13 million...
May 19, 2014 / 2 min read
Poverty and the Gender Gap?
When it comes to retirement, a financial gender gap exists, according to a new Congressional analysis of Census data. Older women have double the risk of...
May 14, 2014 / 2 min read
What is Family Medicine?
Family physicians take care of most healthcare needs of a diverse spectrum of patients, from babies to seniors.
May 13, 2014 / 2 min read
Preventing Prescription Addiction
Press the “on” button on your television remote these days, and chances are you’ll see at least one ad or news segment related to prescription...
May 13, 2014 / 2 min read
