Hormones are chemical messengers in your body responsible for many processes and the optimal functioning of your body. Your body contains more than 50 hormones coursing through it and carrying messages between its organs and tissues. When there's an imbalance in your hormones, it can significantly impact your general well-being. An imbalance...
If you’ve ever been on a diet, you know that the primary focus is typically on restricting food types and portions. While a diet might produce short-term weight loss goals, it’s not the healthiest option when focused on long-term weight loss goals. If you are working on losing weight and...
During the past two decades, the number of Americans diagnosed with diabetes has more than doubled. Over 37 million Americans (about 11%) live with diabetes, and 96 million Americans aged 18 and older (nearly 40%) have prediabetes, the precursor condition to full-blown diabetes. Type 2 diabetes, which is largely preventable...
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...