A healthy diet is a great start to preventing illnesses and to helping manage chronic conditions. Not sure where to start? Here are some resources to help you make the right choices. Watch these videos from the American Heart Association “Fresh, Frozen or Canned?” “Healthy Recipe Swaps”
Stroke is a disease affecting the blood flow to and through your brain. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is blocked by a clot or the vessel ruptures. As a result, your brain, or a section of it, cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs. If … Read more
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia. It causes memory loss and affects judgment, language, and behavior. You may have trouble making decisions or may get lost in places that you used to know well. Alzheimer’s disease is different than mild memory loss that occurs with aging. It is not clear what causes Alzheimer’s disease, … Read more
Heart failure means that your heart muscle does not pump as much blood as your body needs – not that your heart has stopped. It means that your heart is not pumping as well as it should. Although heart failure tends to get worse over time, there are many things you can do to feel … Read more
Type 2 diabetes happens when your pancreas can’t produce enough insulin, a hormone your body produces to transform sugar from your food into energy, the right way. If you don’t have enough insulin, too much sugar stays in your blood, which can lead to serious complications and even death. This form of diabetes can be … Read more
Blood pressure is a measure of how hard the blood pushes against the walls of your arteries. It’s normal for blood pressure to go up and down throughout the day, but if it stays up, you have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Two numbers tell you your blood pressure. The first number is … Read more
By Kate Tuttle, NP-C Have you ever gone into the medicine cabinet, picked up that bottle of cough syrup you used for the cold you had several years back and realized the medication expired a year ago? Just like over-the-counter medications, prescribed medications also have a “use by” or expiration date. Although medications do not … Read more
By Lindsey Reynolds, PA-C Summer’s here — let’s eat! In the heat (especially in Southern Nevada), cooking can be a nuisance. Here are a few easy-to-make, healthy recipes that are full of nutrient-rich foods. Dijon Steamed Brussel Sprouts (recipe takes about 1 hour) Wash 4-6 cups of Brussel sprouts and cut each sprout in half. … Read more
By Lindsey Reynolds, PA-C Tip 1: Cooking veggies? Rather than putting down butter or oil in the pan so the veggies don’t stick, use low sodium vegetable broth! Cover and stir the veggies until they are cooked and add more broth as needed. This reduces the amount of fat/oil in your diet! Tip 2: Substitute … Read more
By Lindsey Reynolds, PA-C Pets can have an amazing effect on their owners. From unconditional love and support, to completing therapeutic duties, furry and feathered friends benefit their humans’ lives in many ways. Seniors benefit even more from having a pet in their lives. As you age, things such as social interaction, activity and health … Read more
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