The Health Spot
Men’s Health: Listen to Your Heart Health this Movember
November is Men’s Health Month and I want to take this opportunity to talk about heart disease and us, men, the not so stronger...
Grow a Mo For Men’s Health This Movember
Ever notice a lot of facial hair on men in November? It is not just the changing seasons. It is a movement called Movember. Men...
Endoscopic ultrasound and pancreatic disorders
Endoscopic ultrasound, also referred as to EUS, is a minimally-invasive imaging test combining endoscopy and ultrasound to diagnose and...
Diagnostic Options in Your Hands
In-office arthroscopy can be an alternative to MRI study in some joint injury cases
For a long-time, the go-to for diagnosis of...
Atrial Fibrillation: Getting Your Heart in Rhythm
September is National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) awareness month; I want to take this time to emphasize the importance of detecting and...
Sports Injuries: Fractures and Contusions
When deciphering between contact sports injuries vs. non-contact sports injuries, finding the distinction between overuse vs....
GERD: What You Need To Know About Acid Reflux And Heartburn Relief
Nearly 20 percent of the US population has a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease or simply GERD at least once a week. GERD,...
By the Age of 50, Half of America Will Experience This Pain In The Butt!
Hemorrhoids happen – now what to do?
It’s a fact; hemorrhoids affect half of the adult population by the age of 50.
Being...
Hunger Hormones and the Unknown in the Science of Eating
The two main hormones to regulate hunger are leptin, which works to stop hunger, and ghrelin, an activator in creating an appetite for...
The New TAVR Alternative to Open Heart Valve Surgery
A new treatment option for people with aortic stenosis could be an alternative to traditional types of open heart surgeries. Some of...