Mental Health Therapy
Easy access to mental health therapy A new study shows more Michigan residents are depressed than those in other states, and mental health therapy care workers are using telephone and video conferencing to reach out to patients in areas without psychiatric services. Already overburdened with high case loads, mental health therapy professionals statewide are expecting... Read More
Mental health – Ways to better your mental health
Ways to better your mental health “Therapy can be an interpersonal laboratory,” Dr. David Spiegel, M.D., associate chair of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University Spiegel told The Huffington Post. “It’s a way of working with cognition, emotion and interpersonal relationships in a way that helps you manage your emotions and learn to see... Read More
Heart disease risk factors
(Fox News) As we approach the beginning of 2016, it would seem prudent to consider some sage advice about the issue of heart disease that continues to be the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States leading to about 600.000 deaths every year (or 1 of every 4 deaths). So,... Read More
Understanding heart palpitations and its symptoms
(Examiner) Heart palpitations are the feelings of having r a p i d, fluttering or pounding heart. Heart palpitations c a n be triggered by stress, exercise, medication or, rarely, a medical condition. Although heart palpitations can be worrisome, they’re usually harmless. In rare cases, heart palpitations can be a symptom of a more serious... Read More
Learn how to receive discount prescriptions
(Times Free Press)Q: Even though I’m not terribly old, I take many prescription drugs, and the money in my wallet seems to dwindle more each month. Friends tell me I’m overpaying, even using insurance benefits. Can you advise me what I should be doing or how I can get discount prescriptions? Answers by Dr. –Malcolm Meds... Read More
Understanding diabetes and how to manage it
(Daily Local) Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. This can lead to long term health issues such as kidney and liver damage, loss of vision, neuropathy and others. There are several forms of diabetes that impact our community; Type 1, Type 2, gestational, and prediabetes. Type 1 diabetes is... Read More
Manage bronchitis COPD
Has shortness of breath ever made you avoid climbing the stairs or walking from one room to another in your own home? Do you experience a persistent cough that deters you from participating in the daily activities you love to do? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), an umbrella term used to describe chronic lung diseases... Read More
Talk to doctors online
Virtual doctor visits make life a little easier When you’re coming down with a cold, there are a few items you typically reach for to start feeling better: cough drops, herbal tea, maybe an over-the-counter medication. For most of us, though, having the ability to talk to doctors online wouldn’t top that list. But that may change as... Read More
Diabetes symptoms
Type 1 diabetes symptoms The symptoms of type 1 diabetes can be subtle, but they can also become severe and develop quickly over some days or weeks. Type 1 diabetes symptoms include: Increased thirst Increased hunger Dry mouth Frequent urination Unexplained weight loss Fatigue Blurred vision Itching around the genital area Frequent infections such as... Read More
Diabetes management
diaHIGH POINT, N.C.(Fox8) — Proper diet and regular exercise play integral roles in treating and managing diabetes. A healthy diet paired with exercise and proper medication management can significantly improve the quality of life of individuals living with diabetes. While portion control is an important component of diet, it is the quality of the portions... Read More