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  • BRCA gene mutation and cancer: You have options, despite heredity

    In the news recently, celebrity Angelina Jolie discussed her decision to undergo a preventive double mastectomy to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Since then, many people have been asking me – if she is BRCA positive, what about the ovaries?

  • Does My Child Have ADHD?

    Many families have opted for virtual education over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so parents have been able to observe their children in an academic setting. And some wonder if their children’s difficulty adapting to virtual learning may be because of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). 

  • Does My Child Have a UTI?

    Parents and caregivers might tend to think of urinary tract infections (UTIs) as bacterial infections that strike adults, but young children actually have a greater risk of lasting kidney damage from UTIs than any other age group. By age 5, about 8 percent of girls and 1 to 2 percent of boys have had a UTI, according to the Urology Care Foundation. 

  • Have a Healthy Heart

    On Valentine’s Day, we think about the heart in terms of love, but Valentine’s Day is also a good time to think about the heart in terms of health. Having a healthy heart is the best gift you can give yourself and those you love.

  • How to Live With AFib

     This blog was written in conjunction with Mary Janette Sendin, Atrial Fibrillation Patient Care Coordinator.

  • Do I Have Low Testosterone?

    Both men and women produce testosterone, but for males the hormone plays a star role in puberty when it enables the development of hair growth, libido, muscle mass, bone strength and, most importantly, sperm production. A natural decline in male testosterone occurs after age 30 and begins to drop 1 to 2 percent a year around age 40. 

  • Love Your Heart: Eat Breakfast

    If you’re trying to lose weight and think skipping breakfast is a good start, think again. Breakfast is often considered the most important meal for good reason, and when you skip it, either to reduce calories or because you’re in a rush, you may actually end up gaining more weight. 

  • Do I Have Adult Scoliosis?

    Think of the human spine as a building — a combination of bricks of bones with shock absorbers in between. As we age, the shock-absorbing discs randomly wear out. And once the spine starts to tilt, it’s difficult to correct. That’s why it’s important to know the signs of adult scoliosis and how to prevent or treat it. 

  • Will My Broken Hand Ever Be Normal Again?

    There are so many ways for you to damage your fingers and hands. You can break these bones by falling, getting your fingers caught awkwardly in your dog’s leash, slamming your finger in a door, trying to catch a ball, working with tools or hitting a hard surface.

  • Does My Child Have an Upset Stomach or Appendicitis?

    You’re driving back from a family outing and each time your car rolls over the neighborhood speed bumps your youngest child cries out. When you ask what’s wrong, they whimper and struggle to explain. Then you recall how earlier that day when the kids were playing outside, your child abruptly stopped and complained of a sore belly. Is it an upset stomach or could these complaints point to something more serious – like appendicitis?