by specialdocs | Feb 10, 2025 | Patient News, Wellness
Christina Neal, MHS, PA-C Heart disease is often thought of as a concern for older adults, but the truth is that heart health starts early. The habits young women develop in their teens and twenties lay the foundation for long-term cardiovascular wellness. One of the...
by specialdocs | Feb 10, 2025 | Medical Conditions, Patient News
Marcia Y. L. Parris, MD Menopause is a major transition, and it is also a turning point for heart health. As estrogen levels decline, the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other cardiovascular issues rises. Many women who have never had heart concerns...
by Specialdocs Consultants | Nov 21, 2024 | Nutrition, Patient News
As dietary restrictions become more commonplace (an estimated 10% of Americans have a food allergy, another 5% are vegetarian or vegan), serving a holiday meal that satisfies a diversity of diners may seem intimidating. Below we show some easy ways to deconstruct or...
by Specialdocs Consultants | Nov 20, 2024 | Mental Health, Patient News
If your parents repeatedly exhorted you to count your blessings, it may well prove to be one of the best pieces of medical advice they shared. In this season of giving and thankfulness, we share a brief synopsis of how gratitude – defined as appreciation of what...
by Specialdocs Consultants | Nov 20, 2024 | Nutrition, Patient News
In the past decade it has become well recognized that the millions of bacteria in the gut, collectively known as the microbiome, can influence the health of the brain, lung, heart, metabolism and the immune system. Thousands of studies have been conducted since the...
