Does your child have high blood pressure?
Children with high blood pressure (WPTZ) Hypertension or high blood pressure though rare in children can still occur in 3% of children who otherwise appear healthy. That is why the American Heart Association recommends that all children age 3 and older have a yearly measurement of their blood pressure which will increase with age. Your... Read More
Be aware of symptoms of prediabetes
(wbaltv) Prediabetes is a condition where your blood sugar level is higher than normal, but not high enough to be Type 2 diabetes. Experts say if you are prediabetic, what you do now can make a l l the difference in delaying or even preventing Type 2 diabetes. About 35 percent of American adults h... Read More
Unusual symptoms of hypertension you should never ignore
(The Health Site) Hypertension often goes un-diagnosed as it doesn’t show any symptoms. Dr Akshay Challani, Critical Care Specialist and Physician, Akshjyot Clinic, Navi Mumbai, sheds light on unusual signs of hypertension that you shouldn’t ignore! Pain in the eyes: Most people tend to ignore pain in the eyes thinking it is caused due to... 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
online treatment for depression
Online Treatment for depression With depression becoming an everyday occurrence in our modern-day lives, it has additionally turn out to be crucial to those seeking professional help to address it, and online therapy for depression provides an effective approach. You may be thinking of taking multiple depression medications and they will work for you, however,... 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
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
How to find cheap prescription drugs
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that was signed into law in 2010 views all prescription drugs as an “essential health benefit”. This law made finding cheap prescription a walk in the park since your insurance company has to cover them by law. So how do you lay your hands on cheap prescription... Read More
Major signs of hypertension and types
(WebMD) Are there hypertension symptoms? What are the complications of high blood pressure? Learn about hypertension, its symptoms, complications, and types. One of the most dangerous aspects of hypertension is that you may not know that you have it. Nearly one-third of people who have hypertension don’t know it. There are signs of extremely high... Read More
what is diabetes – What you should know about diabetes?
(Crossville Chronicle) Diabetes is a life-long disease t h a t affects the way your body handles glucose, a k i n d of sugar, in your blood. There are two types of diabetes that are identified as Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and... Read More