by Julie Wood | Jul 24, 2022 | Healthy Living
FATTY LIVER What Is Fatty Liver Disease? Fatty liver is a condition in which excess fat is stored in the liver. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) currently affects 25% of people in the US. Over time, the disease can progress to NASH or non-alcoholic...
by Julie Wood | Jul 22, 2022 | Diabetes
Diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound on the foot. Ulcers can occur in up to 15% of UNCONTROLLED diabetes. The most common location is the bottom of the feet. Uncontrolled diabetes is the leading cause of nontraumatic lower extremity amputations in the United...
by Julie Wood | May 22, 2022 | Drugs and Supplements
Medications are very important to help with various problems. For many, taking medications is a daily part of life and can become so routine that caution is no longer considered. But did you know that medications are one of the leading causes of death in this...
by Julie Wood | May 22, 2022 | Drugs and Supplements
For years, aspirin was recommended to prevent cardiovascular disease such as heart attack or stroke. Scientists now see little benefit for most healthy people. The US Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF) recently updated the recommendations for low-dose (81 mg)...
by Julie Wood | May 4, 2022 | Healthy Living
According to research published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, more than 86% of us are using too much salt. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends less than 2300 milligrams (mg) per day or about 1...
