June 2022 - Elite Care Family Medicine

In 2019, one in four men died from heart disease in the US, making it the leading cause of death in men. Half of those men had no prior symptoms before dying from a heart attack. Although some factors that contribute to heart disease cannot be changed--like a family history of heart disease--other risks that make men more susceptible to heart disease can be lowered. Take a look at how men can lower their risk of heart disease. Men Can Lower Their Risk of Heart...

Every year doctors and nurse practitioners diagnose around three million kids with scoliosis. Although neither you nor your child can prevent this condition, early detection and treatment help reduce long-term problems.  What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. It’s most commonly found in adolescents, but younger children can have this condition as well. Diagnoses range from mild to severe. People with mild symptoms may not need treatment such...

How does eating cranberries and maintaining your walk speed reduce your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? More than you might think.  What Your Walk Speed Reveals About Your Health The signs that healthcare professionals use to determine the state of your physical and mental health can be surprising. One of the more unexpected signs of a decline in health is your gait including the speed of your walk.  A slower walk often signals frailty. Recent...