The Oft Ignored Men’s Health
Men die at a higher rate than women from nine of the 10 top causes of death in the United States. That’s according to the Men’s Health Network (http://www.menshealthnetwork.org/), an organization devoted to greater health awareness and disease prevention for men and boys. That organization has declared June as Men’s Health Month. People are encouraged […]
How to Prevent or Manage High Blood Pressure
Here at Wade Family Medicine, your health is our main concern. We service the Bountiful, Utah area, and we warmly welcome new patients. Our highly-trained family physicians are here to serve you. A doctor practicing family medicine can help you stay healthy by getting to know you and your medical conditions very well. Since May […]
7 Ways to Improve Heart Health and Quality of Life
The adage that says, “Your health is your true wealth” cannot be more applicable to your heart. The heart pumps blood, which delivers oxygen and nutrients to the rest of the body. If the heart is not able to supply blood to the organs and tissues, they’ll die; therefore, the heart is one of the […]
Cervical Health Month and What You Can Do
January is designated as Cervical Health Awareness Month. It is expected that around 12,000 women will be diagnosed with this preventable disease every year. Because this is a slow-growing cancer, you may not even exhibit any symptoms until the cancer has become more advanced. When detected early, cervical cancer can be effectively treated. That is […]
Do I Have Pre-Diabetes?
As we Americans continue to grow overweight and obese chronic diseases like diabetes are becoming increasingly prevalent. You may have a close relative with diabetes and have wondered, am I next? Your doctor may have diagnosed you with pre-diabetes telling you to lose weight, eat healthy, and exercise. What is pre-diabetes? Pre-diabetes is a condition […]
My Child Passed Out!
Your child’s eyes roll back and they pass out in front of you. This is perhaps one of the scariest moments for a parent. Although your child comes to quickly and seems to be doing well, you wonder why this happened. Is there anything wrong with my healthy child? Passing out, or syncope, is a […]