Health Tips

We are continuing our discussion of prostate cancer today, focusing on diagnosis and treatment.  Over the next few weeks, we will continue to spotlight men’s health issues, including testicular cancer and mental health. Is there routine screening for prostate cancer? Screening for prostate cancer is controversial.  Part of the reason…

The Movember Foundation is a charitable organization that leads a campaign during the month of November putting a spotlight on men’s health issues.  You may have seen men growing a mustache for Movember – Mo for moustache.  The focus is primarily on three important issues that can shorten the lives…

The screening guidelines for breast cancer differ depending on who is issuing the guidelines.  The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), The American Cancer Society, and The American Society of Breast Surgeons, all have slightly different recommendations for screening.  The following recommendations are from the American Cancer Society.  We’ll also…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is an annual event aimed at raising awareness about the impact of breast cancer. Although October is almost over, you still have the opportunity to help raise awareness in your family or community. Breast cancer that is detected early, when it is still…

Fiber is an important part of the diet that is sometimes forgotten. The standard American diet tends to be low in fiber due to high amounts of processed foods and refined grains which leads to fiber deficiencies. It is recommended that women eat 21-25 grams of fiber per day and…

You have probably been told at some point that you should eat more fiber.  Most people know fiber for its ability to prevent or relieve constipation, but it doesn’t just keep your bowel habits regular!  Foods containing fiber can provide several health benefits, from maintaining a healthy weight to lowering…

Nighttime leg cramps, also called nocturnal leg cramps, are quite common.  Up to 60% of adults report that they have had leg cramps at night.  Up to 20% of people who experience leg cramps at night will have daily symptoms that are bothersome enough for them to see a doctor. …

I have been getting quite a few questions about the COVID vaccine lately.  I understand that many people are hesitant to get the vaccine for various reasons.  There is a lot of false information about the vaccine in some media outlets and on the Internet, so I thought it might…

You probably have a family member or friend who has had some memory problems as they have gotten older, or maybe someone with serious dementia.  I’m sure many of us are a little scared of developing memory problems or dementia when we got older.  It can be a scary thing…

Part of the transition to adulthood is shouldering more responsibility for your own health care.  Most teens who are in high school, may still rely heavily on parents for managing their health care.  As they become more independent as young adults, making health care decisions can be daunting for some. …