Category: Health Tips
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Memory Loss: What’s Normal and What Isn’t?
If you’ve ever misplaced your keys, temporarily forgotten someone’s name, or paused to remember why you walked into a room, don’t worry. It’s normal to experience occasional forgetfulness, especially as we age. But there are memory problems that can signal something more serious. Summit Health neurologist Terry Rolan, MD, gives us the scoop on memory… Read full article
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Photoaging: Can Sun-Damaged Skin Be Repaired?
Chances are you feel younger than what’s on your birth certificate. But do you think you look older than you are? Time spent outside over the years may have something to do with it. Even if you’re practicing sun safety now, the damage may already be done. Years of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation —… Read full article
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How to Identify Signs of Depression
Everyone has bad days or feels down at times, but clinical depression is a serious mood disorder that can have a major impact on someone’s life and those around them. If you or someone you love suffers from depression, it is important to know that there is help and treatment available. Many people hide feelings… Read full article
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Allergic to Penicillin? You Might Not Be.
Penicillin is one of the most widely prescribed antibiotics today. This family of medicines can treat bacterial infections like strep throat, pneumonia, and sinus and urinary infections. But penicillin can be dangerous for people who are allergic to it. About 1 in 10 of all U.S. patients report a penicillin allergy, according to the Centers… Read full article
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Remember BE FAST: The Many Signs of Stroke
Stroke is one of the most common neurological disorders. Someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds, and someone dies from a stroke every 3.5 minutes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But the signs and symptoms of a stroke are often misunderstood. Here’s what you need to… Read full article
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Are You Stressed Out? Try Our Coping Tips.
We all have stress in our lives. Stress is caused by physical, emotional, or mental demands. It can be triggered by any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. And let’s face it: most of us are under a lot of demand! Stress can stem from anywhere including work, school, family,… Read full article
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Sensory Processing Disorder: What is SPD?
Is your child bothered by the tags on their shirts? Do they become overwhelmed by stores with bright lights or need to move away from certain foods on the table that have a strong smell? Perhaps some of these situations bother you as well. As many as 1 in 6 children in the U.S. has… Read full article
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Q&A with a Podiatrist: Could you Have Flat Feet?
Every move we make involves our feet — standing, sitting, walking, and running. Our feet support all our body weight, so it isn’t surprising that many of us suffer from foot pain or stiffness. But did you know the cause may simply be that you have flat feet? About 1 in 4 adults have flat feet —… Read full article
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Compression Socks: Who Should Wear Them?
You’ve probably seen athletes in competition or people on long flights wearing a snug pair of compression socks to improve their blood flow. Their uses don’t stop with sports and travel though. Compression socks or stockings can help with the aching and swelling caused by several health conditions. Summit Health surgeon and vein specialist Darren… Read full article
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What Does Your Stomach Pain Mean?
Most of us have experienced a garden variety stomachache — either from overeating, gas, or a meal that just didn’t sit quite right. This type of belly pain usually passes with time, rest, or the help of an over-the-counter digestive aid. But what if your stomach pain continues or becomes unusually intense? If you experience any of these… Read full article
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Get Ahead on Spring Allergies: Myth vs. Fact
Spring is right around the corner — and so are your allergies. Every year pesky symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, and red, itchy, or watery eyes keep many of us from participating in the outdoor activities we enjoy. But you do not have to feel miserable this year. Summit Health allergy and… Read full article
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Why High Blood Pressure is Called the Silent Killer
If you have a headache that won’t go away or feel unusually anxious, consider yourself one of the lucky ones who received a warning sign. The most dangerous thing about high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is that it often presents with no symptoms. Most people who report feeling stressed out generally end up… Read full article
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Could I Have an Arrhythmia? What to Know and How to Spot Them
Do you frequently feel your heart race or slow down for no apparent reason? If you’re shrugging your shoulders, you may have an arrhythmia, or an irregular heartbeat. What is arrhythmia? An arrhythmia means your heart is not beating properly. Your heart rate might be too fast, too slow, or skipping beats entirely. About 5 percent… Read full article
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10 Ways to Love Your Heart
Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women? Nearly, 1 in every 5 people dies from heart disease each year. The good news is that there are choices you can make in your daily life to significantly reduce your risk factors for developing heart disease or having… Read full article
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Give Your Liver a Break with Dry January
The holiday season was filled with food and drinks at celebratory gatherings. But now that the New Year is here it’s time to start putting those resolutions into practice. Are you thinking about participating in “Dry January” by abstaining from alcohol this month? If so, you can benefit both physically and emotionally from skipping the… Read full article