Preventative medicine is a vital part of staying healthy for the long-term. After all, wouldn’t you rather take preventative steps to keep yourself feeling well? Doing so is better than relying on treatments once sickness hits. According to the CDC, 7 out of 10 deaths are caused by chronic diseases. In this blog post, we’ll explore […]
Mitochondria: the cellular power plant Mitochondria produce Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). In the cell, the energy in the form of ATP is produced in two ways: in the cytosol as a product of glycolysis, and in the mitochondria as a product of oxidative phosphorylation. You need ATP and you need NAD+/NADH to make that ATP so […]
Vaccines are one of the most important achievements in the history of medicine. Regular vaccinations can reduce the spread of contagious and deadly diseases and prevent devastating pandemics and public health crises. Before the invention of vaccines, contagious diseases like smallpox and polio ripped through human populations across the globe, killing countless millions each year. […]
We would like to take a moment to discuss Alzheimer’s disease. Memory care disorders are an important topic that affects many families, and we want to make sure you have the information you need to make informed decisions about care. What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain […]
In the United States, strokes are the fifth leading cause of disability and death. A stroke can occur when there is a blockage in the blood vessel that carries oxygen to the brain. It can also occur after the rupture of a blood vessel. In either instance, the brain doesn’t get the oxygen it needs; […]
What Is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple Sclerosis Signs and Symptoms Write a list of common medical problems. You probably include diabetes and heart disease, and you should. But multiple sclerosis afflicts nearly one million Americans. Roughly 200 Americans are diagnosed every week with the condition. Despite its prevalence, few people know about it, and few people know […]
One person dies about every 36 seconds from a cardiovascular disease in the United States. That shakes out to about 659,000 people a year or 1 in 4 deaths. With those sorts of numbers, taking care of your heart is more important than ever. It might seem like a daunting task, but on top of […]
It’s no longer a secret that smoking is bad for you. Smoking indoors was banned on all federal properties starting in 1997, and since then regional and statewide indoor smoking bans in most public establishments have been passed across the U.S over the past few decades. Efforts to reduce early smoking in teens and young […]
Each person has a unique set of life circumstances, genetic history, and lifestyle. That’s what makes healthcare so complicated—a treatment that works well for one person may not work well for someone else. A holistic integrative healthcare approach addresses the spectrum of physical, mental and environmental influences that affect each individual’s health to provide the […]
The average life expectancy in the United States is 78.7 years. As the adage goes, though, it’s not just the years in your life that matter, but the life and vitality in those years.
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