Category Archives: Health/Medical

Questions You Should Ask. Make a list of your questions before each appointment. Some people keep a “running list” and write down new questions as they think of them. Make sure to have space on this list to write down the answers from your doctor or nurse. Bring a family member or trusted friend to […]

This article may answer some of the questions you may have about Chemotherapy.  What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy (also called chemo) is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. How does chemotherapy work? Chemotherapy works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells, which grow and divide quickly. But it […]

(ARA) – The new year often means resolutions like being healthier or exercising more often. What many people don’t know is that our joints are the critical part of the body that allows us to be active and do the activities we most enjoy.  Approximately one-third of Americans 35 and older say their joints prevent […]

(ARA) – Diabetes is becoming more and more prevalent in Hispanic populations in the United States, according to 2008 statistics from the National Institutes of Health.  This trend has serious health implications because of the increased prevalence, the greater number of risk factors and the greater incidence of complications. In general, Hispanics are diagnosed with […]

(ARA) – Nearly 23 million Americans are affected by diabetes and, of these people, one-third, or almost 6 million, are unaware that they have the disease. Undiagnosed, diabetes can result in vision impairment, a frequent complication of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and blindness An optometrist is an important member of the diabetes […]

(ARA) – Americans are giving a clear indication that one way they can improve their health and reduce the risk of disease is through food.  Eighty-nine percent of Americans agreed that certain foods have benefits that go beyond basic nutrition, according to the International Food Information Council Foundation’s (IFIC) “2009 Food & Health Survey: Consumer […]

(ARA) – Are you taking risks with your life without even knowing it? You may be one of the nearly 6 million Americans who have type 2 diabetes and don’t even know it.  Diabetes affects nearly 24 million children and adults in the United States and another 57 million have pre-diabetes, a condition that places […]

(ARA) – For Nancy Lumb, one of the hardest parts of having cancer was dealing with the appearance-related side effects of treatment.  “I never cried when I was told I had breast cancer or had to tell my mother and husband,” says Lumb. “I only cried when I started to lose my hair. Cancer has […]

Puffy eyes are really quite common and are known to create the look of being over tired, unhealthy, or a few years older than we really are. Causes such as poor sleep habits, allergies or allergic reaction, a diet high in salt or alcoholic beverages, or fluctuation in hormonal stability can contribute to the look […]

(ARA) – It makes sense to protect yourself and your family from skin cancer by staying in the shade and applying sun block. But in doing so you’re also depriving everyone from a valuable nutrient usually absorbed from the sun’s rays: vitamin D. 4 Facts about Vitamin D 1. Vitamin D helps the body to […]