When do you get nosebleeds? When you’re skiing in the Rocky Mountains? After you’ve had a bad cold? Nosebleeds, while sometimes scary, are not usually serious. Most nosebleeds can be treated at home or by your physician. What types of nosebleeds are there? Anterior nosebleeds – Front of the nose nosebleeds. These are by far the most common type of…
Is your bladder healthy? November is Bladder Health Awareness Month. There’s no better time than now to make sure that organ that holds urine from your kidneys is working hard and doing its job! When your bladder unhealthy, it can cause pain when you urinate, or even unwanted urine leakage. Here are some ways to keep your bladder in check….
Cortisone is a steroid hormone produced naturally by your body’s adrenal glands. It can also be made synthetically. Cortisone – as a therapy – is used to repair and minimize damage to your joints so an athlete can continue to work out or as part of a physical rehabilitation for a more serious injury. How do Cortisone shots work? Cortisone…
October is national Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer for women. According to the federal Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, an estimated one out of every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. When found early, breast cancer is often treatable and survivable. You hear…
We hear about how painful kidney stones are, but what exactly are kidney stones? Kidney stones are hard masses that form in your kidneys, usually made up of insoluble calcium compounds. There are multiple reasons why kidney stones appear. How are kidney stones formed? Kidney stones could come from any one of the following issues: Genetics – you get it…
Did you nick yourself while shaving, or cut your finger instead of that tomato? Not to worry too much, minor scrapes are very common, and usually easy to treat. If your cut is very deep, bleeds heavily, or has an object stuck inside of the cut, seek medical attention immediately. If not, here’s what you can do. Treating Minor Cuts…
If you’ve ever been hungry and grumpy at the same time, it’s safe to say that you’ve experienced “hanger” – hungry + angry = hangry. Or maybe you’ve never snapped at someone when you’re hungry, but perhaps you’ve been snapped at by someone else who’s going through the hanger. We know that it happens, but do we know why it…
You might train harder and be more athletic than anyone else, but no one is immune to the possibility of sports injuries while you’re out there flexing your muscles. Sports injuries — like shin splints and ACL tears — can leave you on the bench and away from some of your favorite activities, especially if you’re not taking steps to…
High protein. Low carb. Lean protein. Protein shakes. When it comes to health, protein is a word you’ll hear very often. We know you need it to be healthy, but what exactly is protein, and how much should you really be consuming? Short answer: Proteins are the building blocks of life All About Protein Protein is the substance that…
Raised itchy bumps, skin-colored or red, that turn white when you press them are called hives. Hives are a fairly common reaction, affecting about 20% of people at some point in their lives. They can have a wide variety of triggers, and can be anywhere from a mild annoyance to severe. Here’s what you need to know. What are hives?…