Category: Medical Articles

  The Opioid Crisis   No one is immune from becoming part of the opioid epidemic. There is not an age, social, or economic group that is untouched by this national health crisis America is experiencing. It is important to know the signs and to understand how this disease affects so many families. Sadly, some people who take prescription medications are not even informed that they are taking opioids, which are addictive painkillers. This is not a strictly street-drug crisis. How Opioids Work Opioids bind to areas of the brain that control pain and our emotions. They increase the levels ... Read more

Childhood Food Allergies   Food allergies can be difficult for parents and caregivers to assess. Your child may not be able to explain when he or she is having a reaction to something they have eaten. It is important to understand when food allergies may be present, and what you need to do to monitor an allergy-prone child, even when they are out of your sight. Buy quality food products to help avoid problems, avoiding processed food as often as possible. Allergies have become more prevalent over time as food sources have changed or become compromised. Likely Culprits of Food ... Read more

It may appear that diabetes or too much screen time are the most pressing concerns today’s parents have for their children. But the mental health of our young people is worsening. Here is what you need to know and how to spot the warning signs of depression and anxiety. What Parents Should Watch For Children suffer from depression, just as adults do but their symptoms may be different. Depression is defined as an illness when the feelings of depression persist and interfere with a child or adolescent’s ability to function. Below are some mental health symptoms to be aware of: ... Read more

As we mature, brushing regularly may not be enough to prevent gingivitis and periodontal disease. Know the factors that contribute to this often overlooked disease, which usually affects middle-aged individuals. Gum disease can be painful, and if untreated, leads to loss of teeth. Take care with your brushing and flossing habits and make sure you see the dentist regularly to avoid gum disease. Types of Gum Disease Untreated gingivitis can advance to periodontitis and can eventually lead to tooth loss and other health problems. Gingivitis is the mildest form of periodontal disease, causing gums to become red, swollen and bleed ... Read more

Have you had your blood pressure checked recently? Checking your blood pressure is a simple, painless step that helps monitor your numbers over time, and can help detect the presence of hypertension (which comes with a host of risk factors and serious health impacts). It is possible to mitigate hypertension through diet and exercise. And it is often easily treated with medication. Knowing your risks and implementing preventive measures can help keep you from experiencing serious health results from high blood pressure. What is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure is, unfortunately, a very common disease, where our blood flows ... Read more

How Screen Time Affects Health Your children are probably always begging for more screen time, whether that means watching television shows or playing video games on a variety of handheld digital devices. In our modern culture that is quickly being overtaken by digital communications, we need to ensure our kids are digitally adept. But we are doing them a disservice if we, as parents, do not limit their passive digital activity. Just as we saw the in the detrimental couch potato results of kids who watched too much television, we don’t want to see our kids spending too much time ... Read more