Category: Health Tips

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a pervasive albeit unfortunate aspect of aging for the majority of men ages 50 and older. Most men living with BPH symptoms of moderate to severe urinary problems take prescription medications that have not provided adequate relief. A recent men’s health survey reported that two out of three patients are… Read full article

Has your finger ever felt stuck in a bent position? Is your thumb or ring finger stiff when you wake up in the morning? Does your finger make a popping or snapping sound when you try to straighten it? These are all signs that you may have a trigger finger — a condition that causes… Read full article

If your kids are in summer sports and training camps, you’ve probably spent many evenings cheering them on at games and tournaments. Unfortunately, you may also have experienced those gut-wrenching moments when they fall, collide, or overexert themselves and become injured. No parent wants to see their child get hurt — regardless of whether it… Read full article

You may have noticed this past June was the hottest month on record in many places throughout the country. These high temperatures are expected to continue – and perhaps even worsen – during the second half of the summer. Heat-related illnesses, such as heat cramps, exhaustion, or stroke can occur when the body becomes overheated… Read full article

Most skin cancers result from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight. UV rays are an invisible form of radiation from the sun and man-made sources like tanning beds. Two types of UV rays — UVA and UVB — are of particular concern regarding skin health. Says Andrew Jensen, DO, a dermatologist at Summit Health:… Read full article

Both research and anecdotal evidence show that men avoid seeking health care. In fact, one study shows that among 1,174 men surveyed, 72 percent would rather do household chores, like cleaning the bathroom or mowing the lawn, than go to the doctor. Nearly one-third of men report not having a primary care physician. But it’s… Read full article

You’ve likely heard of autoimmune diseases but may not be familiar with what exactly they are. In general terms, autoimmunity is when your immune system mistakes certain parts of your body as foreign, attacking healthy cells as a result. As there are various of diseases that fall under this umbrella, Summit Health dermatologist Dr. Andrew… Read full article

More than six million Americans battle Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Although the number of affected patients continues to climb worldwide, myths and misconceptions still abound when it comes to this progressive neurological disease. Arming yourself with the right information can help you better support your loved ones in the fight against… Read full article

Venous insufficiency is a condition whereby our veins do not return blood back to the heart efficiently. This is usually due to the breakdown of the small valves we all have in our veins to help guide the blood against gravity up the leg. This results in enlargement of the veins followed then by symptoms such… Read full article