eDocAmerica Health Tips

Allergy season is upon us. For some of us, it is already in full swing. For others, the season is just beginning. Today, we’ll talk about allergies and give you some tips on how to deal with them. What is allergic rhinitis? Allergic rhinitis, often referred to as hay fever,…

Last week, we talked about the function and importance of electrolytes in our bodies. We also talked about how we lose them and the importance of the right balance of electrolytes. Today we will talk more about how to maintain a healthy balance of electrolytes and what you should do…

Electrolytes play a vital role in keeping our bodies functioning correctly. Understanding how they work and how to maintain the right balance can help you stay healthy and feel your best. Let’s talk more about the important role these minerals play in our health. What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are minerals…

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but the good news is that many of its risk factors are within our control. By making informed lifestyle choices and staying proactive about your health, you can significantly lower your risk of heart disease. Today, we will talk…

Your quick response can save a life! Last week we talked about the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest. Both are emergencies, requiring quick intervention. A sudden cardiac arrest can cause death within a few short minutes. Your quick response can save a life! Let’s talk about what…

More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside the hospital every year in the US. This includes more than 23,000 children. In children, 40% of cardiac arrests are related to sports, and nearly 20% occur in infants. People don’t expect that children can have a cardiac arrest because they think it…

February is American Heart Month, which is a time to pay special attention to understanding, preventing, and treating heart disease. The week of Feb 1-7, 2025, is a week that puts a spotlight more specifically on heart disease in women. Friday February 7, 2025 is National Wear Red Day. Wear…

Alpha-gal syndrome is a recently identified condition that has gained attention due to its unusual dietary restrictions and unique cause. This syndrome results from an allergic reaction to a sugar molecule found in red meat and other mammalian products. It is a serious and potentially life-threatening allergic condition. It is…

I don’t know about you, but it has been cold where I live. When I got up this morning and took my dog outside, it was 16° F. Based on the forecast, that will be the high temperature one day next week! In fact, a large portion of the US…

Each year in the US, about 20,000 adults die from alcohol-related cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, alcohol use accounts for about 6% of all cancers, and 4% of all cancer deaths in the US. Last week, the US Surgeon General recommended changing the warning labels on alcohol to…