May 2019 - Elite Care Family Medicine

Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks its own tissue and organs. About 1.5 million Americans have lupus and 90% of people with lupus are women. This disease typically affects people between the ages of 15 and 45. No two cases of lupus are alike and symptoms of this condition often mimic those of other diseases, which makes diagnosis difficult. Signs and Symptoms Symptoms of lupus may occur suddenly or develop slowly over time....

Stroke is one of the top five leading causes of death in the United States. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is present in the vast majority of stroke patients and in many cases, both conditions could have been prevented. The Link Between Hypertension and Stroke A stroke happens when the brain is deprived of blood and oxygen, which causes brain cells to die. When left untreated, high blood pressure weakens and damages the blood vessels in your...

Image by StockSnap from Pixabay May is Get Caught Reading Month and we thought it was the perfect time to share all of the reasons reading is not only important for everyday life but for your health and wellness as well. Yes, reading can benefit your health and wellness and here is how: Reading books may increase your lifespan. A 2016 study from Social Science and Medicine revealed book readers had a 20% lower mortality rate over the following 12 years than readers...

Fibromyalgia is one of those conditions everyone has heard of but few understand. It is one of the most common chronic pain conditions in the world, affecting at least 10 million Americans and around 3%-6% of the world population. It is most prevalent in women, although children and men are susceptible to the disease. Signs and Symptoms Many fibromyalgia sufferers also experience other painful conditions like TMJ, tension headaches and irritable bowel syndrome....

Sunscreen is the best option to protect yourself from the sun’s rays, other than avoiding the sun altogether. But for some, sunscreen has a bad rep and many believe this important supplement for your skin is actually dangerous. As we head into the sunniest and warmest days of the year, we want you to know the truth about sunscreen so you are properly protected. Myth: Sunscreen causes cancer and other health problems. Fact: This myth originates from a very dated...