Elite Care Family Medicine, Author at Elite Care Family Medicine

August has become known as the mid-year New Year. As summer winds down and schools reopen, we’re all settling back into our regular routines. Many of us will revisit those New Year’s resolutions and reset our goals. Gearing up for a new school year also brings new stresses. As you’re recommitting to bettering yourself, remember to add self-care to the list. It’s a buzzword that means a lot of different things to different people. We’re tackling 5 of the...

Doctors estimate that over 300,000 children under the age of 16 have been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis (JA). JA isn’t just adult arthritis in children. The causes, symptoms, and treatments are specific to this disease. July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, and we’re giving you 10 fast facts about the illness. Juvenile Arthritis is actually a group of diseases that includes the most common version, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, plus other pediatric...

In 2010, the American Heart Association(AHA) unveiled its heart health scorecard. Maintain a healthy weightDon’t smokeBe physically activeEat healthy foodsControl blood pressureManage cholesterolControl blood sugar For over ten years, doctors have used those seven items to gauge your risk of heart disease. This month, the AHA added sleep duration to the list. The new AHA heart health scorecard also updates the evaluation criteria for diet, exercise, and smoking...

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...

May is both Women's Health and Mental Health Month. We couldn't think of a better time to bring light to women's mental health issues. Each year, one in five women will be diagnosed with a mental health issue. Take a look at 5 facts about women's mental health that you may not know. Sociocultural Influences and Values Affect Women’s Mental Health For the most part throughout time, women have been considered the subordinate gender in the household and responsible...

If it’s from a medical provider or over-the-counter, it must be safe to take as you deem necessary, right? Wrong. Prescription and over-the-counter medications rank among the most commonly abused drugs in the world. Prescription drugs are the second most commonly abused drug in the United States. Still, think what you have in your medicine cabinet is safe? Read more about some of the most commonly abused OTC and prescription drugs. Barbiturates and...

When Mark Zuckerberg married his bride, Priscilla Chan, it was no surprise that this couple immediately began using their power and influence to make a difference in the areas of life they value most, including healthcare. The question now is, will Mark Zuckerberg discover the next big cure? Chan, a former pediatrician, combined her passion for healthcare with her husband’s passion for technology and innovation to form the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative. The...

Many of us love to renew wellness efforts in the spring. But if you’ve been out of the workout game for an extended time due to a long illness, like covid-19, getting back into an active routine is easier said than done. In fact, you could easily overdo it and cause injury or make yourself sick. Don’t, however, let this discourage you from getting started. With the right guidance, you can ease back into exercise safely.  How to Ease Back into Exercise After An...