Category: Health Tips
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How to Help Prevent Varicose and Spider Veins
Varicose veins and spider veins typically occur in the legs and can cause significant pain, swelling and an itchy rash. Varicose veins are often caused by weak or damaged valves in the veins. Spider veins are typically caused by the backup of blood. They can also be triggered by hormonal changes, exposure to the sun… Read full article
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Spring Into Good Health: Avoid These Common Seasonal Ailments and Injuries
Spring is always a long-awaited time of year. But as Summit Health Urgent Care physician Dr. Ann Clemens says, “As the days get longer, the weather is warmer, which leads to an increase in outdoor activities. While all are welcome after a long winter, springtime does bring along with it some common ailments as well.”… Read full article
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Skin Cancer and Mohs Surgery: What Experts Want You to Know
You never leave the house without applying sunscreen. You visit your dermatologist for annual skin checks, and you make a concerted effort to steer clear of the sun’s rays. Those are all great ways to protect yourself from skin cancer, but did you know you could still be at risk? The most significant contributor to… Read full article
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Celebrity News Puts Aphasia in the Spotlight
When Bruce Willis’s family announced his departure from acting, the term “aphasia” entered the broader public conversation. Yet most Americans likely weren’t familiar with the actor’s diagnosis: Less than 10 percent correctly identified aphasia as a communication disorder in a 2016 survey conducted by the National Aphasia Association. What is aphasia? Aphasia is a disorder… Read full article
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Removing Gender Bias from Health Care: Women Learn How to Advocate for Themselves
When it comes to their health, many women believe that they aren’t taken as seriously as men. Studies prove that unintentional gender bias does exist: When women complain about the same symptoms as men, they receive different treatments, leading to less desirable outcomes. How can this change? Here are some ways that women can advocate for themselves.… Read full article
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Pediatric Rashes: How to Treat the Most Common Causes
A Guide for Parents Allergic reactions. Viruses. Sun exposure. There are dozens of reasons why your child may suddenly break out in a rash. These outbreaks of bumps, hives, redness, or scaly areas on the skin can be swollen, itchy, and even painful. If they are not cared for properly, they may become inflamed or… Read full article
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How Are Oral Health and Overall Health Connected?
The health of your teeth, gums, and mouth impacts more than your smile. In fact, oral health provides clues about your overall health. Learn more about the connection between the two and how you can protect your oral health. Bacteria’s role in oral health Our mouth allows us to breathe, eat, and smile, and it’s… Read full article
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You Don’t Need to Suffer from Spring Allergies
As the weather warms up and plants begin to bloom, there’s another sign of the seasons changing you may have noticed — and aren’t too thrilled about: spring allergies. Allergies associated with a change of season aren’t something you simply have to accept. There are plenty of treatment options, explains Dr. Adam Williams, an allergist… Read full article
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How To Manage Blood Sugar and Diabetes
Learning how to manage your condition is critical when you have diabetes. One of the most important ways to keep tabs on your health is to check your blood sugar regularly throughout the day. More than 1 in every 10 people have diabetes in the United States. Diabetes is a chronic disease that causes the… Read full article
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3 Common Summertime Skin Rashes in Children
Summertime means playing, running, splashing and exploring! All of these activities can leave kids in Central Oregon with a number of different skin complaints. Summit Health Pediatrics compiled a list of common skin rashes in children, and how to prevent and treat them. Heat Rash (aka “prickly heat rash” or “miliaria”) Heat rash is most… Read full article
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The Proper Diet for a Healthy Colon
The colon, also known as the large intestine, is an essential part of your digestive tract. It plays the final role in digestion before the leftover material moves to the rectum. Because it plays such a vital role in the body, it’s important to maintain your colon health. Below, Summit Health Gastroenterologist Dr. Laurel Hartwell… Read full article
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Spring is Coming! Get Back into Your Workout Routine with Expert Tips
As the weather warms up and the sun sets later, you might be thinking about resuming a workout routine that fell by the wayside in winter. Below we offer some advice to help you get back on the horse, so to speak, and reinstate your athletic routine. Start Slow If you haven’t worked out for several months, your body… Read full article
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Restless Legs Syndrome: Why Can’t I Stop Moving My Legs at Night?
I have this constant urge to move my legs when I get into bed. A nagging crawling or creeping sensation develops in my limbs when I sit at my desk. This strange feeling of pulling, throbbing, or itching comes over me when I lay down. I feel like I can’t relax at night and get… Read full article
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All Stuffed Up: Understanding Sinusitis
Everyone gets a runny nose now and then, but if you have severe symptoms including, the new onset of excessive nasal mucus, facial pain or pressure, and nasal congestion for several days, you may have sinusitis. This occurs when the sinuses—the hollow spaces behind the eyes, cheekbones, and forehead—become infected or inflamed. The sinuses make… Read full article
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How to Stop that Irritating Eye Twitch
Have you ever had an ongoing eyelid twitch? If so, you’re not alone. Most people have experienced a slight spasm of their eyelid at some point. Rarely does a twitch indicate a major medical problem, and it’s often easily resolved, but it’s important to understand the cause so that it’s properly treated. Below, is helpful information on how… Read full article