Results for Chronic Conditions

India suffers from a high prevalence of diabetes and raised blood pressure. In this video, PASCAL GELDSETZER presents a detailed analysis of the prevalence of both conditions in India and asks how they might be better treated and controlled. Using population-based data collected by the Indian government, Geldsetzer shows that there is huge variation in the prevalence of these conditions between different Indian states and that…

Encouraging healthy habits can’t stop when kids leave the classroom. Poor diets and a lack of exercise take a toll on a child’s health. Obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years.1 In Kansas, nearly one-third of kids between the ages of 10 and 17 are overweight or obese.2 Chronic conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol are affecting kids earlier in their lives.3
Continued wellness at home is crucial to reversing…

Depression can be a difficult battle that lasts a lifetime. On top of its already inhibiting symptoms, depression can also exacerbate other chronic conditions such as cancer, arthritis, and cardiovascular diseases. Massage therapy is a holistic tool that can help combat many of the symptoms of depression as well as aid in improving general health and wellness. With the ability...

Lowering Stress for Optimum Health Part 1: What is the Vagus nerve, why should I care, and what it controls? Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor Have you ever heard about the vagus nerve? You probably haven’t. Well, it’s no surprise to know because scientists have researched many functions of this nerve, and they are still yet to know all. Well, in this article, we shall keep it simple and tell you about this special cranial nerve. Continue reading! The body has…

Coming up on September 22nd to the 28th is National Fall Prevention Awareness Week. Falls can happen to anyone at any age. However as we age, we do not bounce back so easily from a fall. So, we are offering this blog to give you some ideas to help you prevent falls for yourself or loved ones
How big a problem is falling anyway?
In the United States, one in three seniors fall each year. Philips the company who makes and sells Lifeline…

Physical activity has been shown to improve health and wellbeing, specifically by reducing the risk of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.Continue reading

The woman in the examining room was suffering from several chronic conditions that she and her primary care doctor had difficultly managing. The doctor thought these illnesses should be under contro

Everyone remembers the day they passed their road test and received their driver’s license. Getting a license opens up a world of options for drivers and provides them with a sense of independence that they didn’t have before
If you received your license a long time ago, and are now a senior citizen driver, you may begin to notice certain limitations that could potentially impact your ability to operate a vehicle. While for some, driving at an advanced age may no longer be…

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THURSDAY, March 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- If you have asthma, you are among those at greatest risk in the coronavirus pandemic and must take precautions, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) says
It's important to keep your asthma well-controlled, so continue your medications. No asthma medications -- including inhaled corticosteroids and biologics -- have been shown to increase the risk…

Of the 795,000 Americans who will have a first stroke this year, 23 percent will suffer a second stroke. These three tips will help you stay healthier if you’ve experienced a stroke -- or if you'd like to reduce your risk of illness
Stroke is serious business. It’s the second leading cause of death in the world and fifth in the United States.
Even after surviving a stroke, you’re not out of the woods, since having one makes it a lot more likely…

By Sherry McAllister, DC On which health conditions do you think our country spends the most? Diabetes, heart disease and hypertension? While these chronic conditions are costly, from 1996 through 2016, it has been musculoskeletal disorders that are the most and second-most expensive, according to a study published in March in the Journal of the […]

Acupuncture therapy and beyond can be used to treat numerous acute and chronic conditions. Continue reading for a look at some of the conditions that can be treated through acupuncture.

A very common term that people see in a broad spectrum of product marketing is the term “hypoallergenic.” While the term notably came into existence in the 1950s, and has grown in popularity ever since, very few of us stop to learn the exact meaning of the word until we are diagnosed with allergies. So, what does hypoallergenic mean
Hypoallergenic: What It Means -
A Working Definition
While the term hypoallergenic has no official medical definition, it’s widely accepted to mean causing fewer…

While every wellness visit is different, there are some things you can expect your physician will check every year
Every wellness visit is a little different. You have different health needs than other patients and those needs change as you age and your lifestyle habits change. You might see your primary care physician several times each year, or only this one time, so your communication pattern with your doctor will be different than it is with the rest of your doctor’s patients.
There…

When you visit the chiropractor for the first time, there are several pieces of important information that need to be shared. Consider discussing the following topics during the appointment. Your chiropractor will appreciate this information
Medical History
Chiropractors need to know your medical history. This includes information about allergies, medications, chronic conditions and diseases. In addition, women need to share if they are pregnant or not…

Nutrition plays a major role in how much you weight, if you achieve weight loss, if you have chronic conditions and even how long you live. See if your nutrition is healthy!

by Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS
Modalities are generally devised to help promote healing and/or decrease pain. Two advanced devices that focus on treating soft tissue injuries include Class IV laser and shockwave technology. While both can be effective, how they work and what conditions they are best suited for can be confusing
Mechanism of Action
While laser imparts photonic energy into tissue to create photochemical…

When you decide to start a weight loss program, one of the first “rules” you often hear is to cut down on fats. While it is true that foods high in fat can contribute to weight gain, there is much more to the story about fats that has not been widely acknowledged, which includes the fact that fats can also help with weight loss. You heard that right. Fats can help with weight loss
Before telling that part of the story, let’s take…

Massage therapy is not only therapeutic for patients, but it can also help accelerate healing with chronic conditions and injuries. Find out how!

Telehealth And How To Prepare For Your Appointment
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Lifespan Blog Team
January 19, 2021
Telehealth , or telemedicine, is an appointment with a medical provider by phone or video call. While it has been around for a number of years, the practice has become much more popular lately as we faced the coronavirus pandemic. In order to help slow the spread of the virus, many physicians relied on technology to continue to offer access to health care without a…