Health Tips

When you hear about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), you may assume they are the same digestive issue. However, there are distinct differences between the two. Both share some symptoms, but it is important to be able to distinguish between them when talking to your doctor about any digestive issues you…

Patients with diabetes are at risk for diabetic eye disease, which can include diabetic retinopathy, both non-proliferative and proliferative types, diabetic macular edema (DME), and rapid cataract progression. If you have diabetes, it is very important to have a yearly eye exam because the early stages of diabetic retinopathy usually have no visual symptoms but…

Joints inflamed from arthritis can cause you persistent pain and stiffness. Corticosteroid (also known as steroid) injections are one treatment option for this discomfort. Injections are a good option if you are not getting relief from oral anti-inflammatory meds, don’t want to have joint replacement surgery, or are not a good candidate for surgery. The…

Historically, society has thought of tanned skin as a sign of beauty. While having a tan may look good, that doesn’t mean it’s good for your skin. Skin research has shown that tanning increases your risk for skin cancer, and while that knowledge has helped persuade some people to avoid the sun, others still seek…

Most Americans only get 15 grams of fiber a day, which is well below the recommended amount of 30-38 grams a day for men and about 25 grams for women. Foods high in fiber include whole grains, apples, bananas, pears, pistachios, popcorn, lentils and almonds. It’s easy to incorporate these foods into your diet –…

Summer means swimming, sports and other outdoor activities. It also means extreme heat and humidity. When you mix physical activity with the summer sun, it can be easy to become dehydrated. There are several things to keep in mind before sending your kids off to summer camp, the beach and sports conditioning camps, or engaging…