Oil-drenched french fries, sugar-filled sodas, and fatty burger meat... by now, we probably all know that fast food is fattening and not quite good for us. But besides the risk of becoming overweight, there are so many other reasons to avoid fast food except as an occasional treat. Diseases like, type II diabetes, can typically [...]
Birthday parties, school celebrations, and end-of-the-week dessert splurges… sweets and candies seem to haunt us wherever we go. It’s no wonder why parents wince at the thought of a bag load of sweet treats come Halloween. After all, we are all more aware of childhood obesity, diabetes, and cavities, right? So for all the households [...]
Parents of tweens, teens, and young adults: you’ll be happy to know that binge drinking is on the decline. However with an estimated 4300 underage drinkers that die each year from excessive drinking, we still need to educate our kids about this serious public health issue. Over the years, we’ve hammered the famous phrases “Don’t [...]
We can’t deny that we’ve all gotten a little paranoid about the sun in recent years with fear of sunburns and skin cancer. But we have to remind ourselves that the sun is still our friend in many ways, and we still need to make sure we are getting enough outside time. Why? Remember that [...]
Every time we visit a doctor or go to an emergency room, we get our vital signs and blood pressure checked. We all know that high blood pressure can cause serious problems like stroke, heart failure, heart attacks, and kidney failure. But when the medical assistant gives you a reading of “140 over 90” or [...]
From infants to the elderly, Hospitality Health ER has treated many patients dealing with complications from a wide range of allergies. More than 50 million Americans have allergies, which are often food-related. We’ve seen a wide range of symptoms including hives, cramping, swelling, shortness of breath, and anaphylaxis. The most frequent culprits of food allergies [...]
Since the beginning of time, fruits and vegetables have played a vital role in human health. Most people generally know all the benefits we get from eating different fruits and veggies: immune system support from oranges, vision health from carrots, and muscle strength from spinach. So why exactly did an article about apples, carrots, and [...]
Did you know that in the past 30 years, rates of obesity in children doubled and quadrupled in adolescents? One third of children in the US are now overweight or obese. Being overweight or obese at a young age can predispose kids to diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, and cancer. How can parents find out if their kids [...]
In the early 90s, fat-free and low-fat foods began finding their way onto the plates of countless Americans determined to look and feel healthier. The turn of the millennium brought about low-carb crazes like the Atkins and South Beach Diet. Now, the new buzz is gluten-free. An estimated 2.7 million Americans have said “No more” [...]
While there’s no such thing as the fountain of youth, you’ll be happy to know that your age doesn’t necessarily dictate your health. Although there are some factors you cannot control, like genetics and some diseases, there are many things within your control that can help you stay young longer. Remember the obvious don’ts: don’t [...]
