Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

More than 11,000 women in America are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year.  A Pap smear is the screening test for this type of cancer.  The test can detect early abnormalities, and if treated, can prevent the development of cervical cancer. HPV (human papilloma...

Insomnia

Everyone occasionally has a sleepless night, but the holiday season can make those more frequent. Planning for parties, selecting menus, decorating, worrying about overspending and finding the right gifts can affect our sleep simply because it is hard to “turn our...

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a common condition that continues to be under diagnosed. Unfortunately, the long term effects of not treating the disease are very serious and occur over time. Obesity is a major risk factor for the diagnosis. Apnea is defined as a pause in breathing....

Vitamin D

Fads come and go. The medical profession is no different. With new research daily, it is easy to get on the bandwagon of the latest and greatest of diet, exercise, vitamin supplementation, or hormone balancing techniques. There are some topics, though, that gain...

Fatigue

There are many diagnoses for which fatigue is a symptom. It helps to know the difference between just being tired and being fatigued. Medical professionals think of being tired as more of a short term issue that can usually be relieved with adequate restorative sleep,...

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a common condition that continues to be under diagnosed. Unfortunately, the long term effects of not treating the disease are very serious and occur over time. Obesity is a major risk factor for the diagnosis. Apnea is defined as a pause in breathing....