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Any organ can fail, given the right circumstances. We tend to overlook it, but that includes the brain. As an organ, the brain is susceptible to damage or disease, which can progress as far as failure. When the brain suffers from damage or d
We often overlook the importance of sleep when it comes to our health. Generally, we think lack of sleep leads only to feeling tired, and nothing more. We think, being unable to sleep is a consequence of stress or aging, and nothing less. Of
Diabetes is not a simple disease. It comes with a long list of complications and other health problems, including nerve damage, heart disease, retinopathy, kidney damage, and ... strokes. And in the midst of the pandemic, people with poorly m
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a nurse? How it's possible to care for family and friends? Or to keep a straight face when something embarrassing happens? To lend a hand in helping people recover, and to be with others in their las
Why are antibiotics so important? How do they work? Why does resistance to antibiotics matter? Why don't we have more of them? Will a superbug cause the end of mankind?On this episode of the Pulse podcast, we are continuing our SpeakUp camp
Why go to nutritional counseling? What can a dietitian tell you that you haven't already heard before? And how does my primary care provider understand my nutrition when I see them for such a short appointment?On this episode of the Pulse pod
You or someone you know probably has varicose veins. You know, the ugly discoloration or bulging veins on the legs? It's a very common problem. But, its not just a cosmetic issue. Often times, varicose veins are a sign of a disease called v
When it comes to chest pain, one of the most difficult questions is "How do you know when to go to the Emergency Department?" What are the signs and symptoms of something more serious than heart burn? How do you avoid getting stuck with a hug
When you have a heart attack, what happens? What does the EMS crew do? How quickly do you need a procedure? Who are you referred to after a heart attack? What is the best form of prevention for heart attacks? Does COVID-19 damage the heart
With a new year, comes a fresh start, but it can be challenging to sustain a new exercise routine for more than a month a two. Success comes down to planning: how you set goals, track results, and balance different types of exercises.On this
Changing your lifestyle with a new exercise routine and diet is challenging for everyone--especially during the winter months, and a pandemic. Success is possible, and it starts with S-M-A-R-T goals. Success takes careful planning, frequent r
With a new year, many people start planning a "new you." January resets the rules and offers an opportunity to live healthier, but ultimately only about 10% of people succeed.Other people have no choice in the matter. When someone has a heart
What is it about the winter season that makes depression more severe? What can people do to overcome it? Is SAD a real disorder? What causes people to have trouble sleeping? What information should people share with their primary care provi
Mental health means something different when you've been through it, when you've had a personal encounter with depression or anxiety and reached the point of seeking help. From the outside, mental health challenges can be difficult to comprehe
Is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) a real disease? Or are people just "bummed out" during the shorter days? Does decorating for Christmas help if you're spending the holiday alone? Or does it make things worse?How can people get through th
Discussions of health always seem to center around nutrition and exercise. In a broad sense, that is for a very good reason: eating right and staying active will help prevent many diseases. In the end, the process is much more complex than t
When you get sick, your immune system automatically kicks in, and other systems in your body start making adjustments to support your immune system. Suddenly, you feel more tired, and you've lost your appetite. Is that your body talking, or t
Everyone seems to experience COVID-19 differently. There are at least a dozen possible symptoms, ranging in severity from none to mild to fatal. And those symptoms overlap significantly with cold and influenza, which makes our winter season e
It has been a long time since doctors made house calls with a small black bag. Today, the bag just isn't big enough to fit a CT Scanner or a chemistry profiler. Technology has and continues to change healthcare at a rapid pace, to the point t
Unlike most vaccines, the influenza vaccine is never a "one-and-done" immunization. Year after year, the flu virus adapts and changes, and our bodies are left defenseless against a new strain of disease. Fortunately, that strain usually only
In healthcare, we often spend a great deal of time talking about heart health, so much so that it tends to overshadow another organ that is just as important: the lungs. When diseases occur in the lungs, every system of the body is affected.
Healthcare is not the same as it used to be. Decades ago, you went to your doctor when you were sick or injured--or they came to you--they told you what was wrong, they fixed it, and you did whatever they told you. No questions asked. Today'
What is it like to work on a Life Flight crew? The thought process behind providing care on a helicopter is very different from a normal Emergency Room, or even an ambulance. The skills and training, and the ability to adapt quickly, are much
Ever wonder what your doctor or nurse practitioner is doing while you're waiting? They don't spend all day seeing patients back-to-back. For primary care providers, there is so much more that goes into the everyday job than you would think, a
Back to school means more routine and more energy planning meals, and perhaps more grocery shopping. Do you need to sanitize your groceries to keep COVID-19 (or flu) germs out of your house? Do you need to be concerned about sick food service
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