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When we sleep, we promote healing properties throughout the body. Getting a good night’s sleep is critical for optimal health. On the other hand, poor sleep leads to adverse effects. The side effects and complications associated with sleep disorders are irritability, fatigue, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disorders, chronic disease, diabetes, weight gain, depression, behavioral issues, stroke, and brain function impairment. …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Medicare Beneficiaries who currently have Medicare Advantage Plan and Part D (Prescription Drug Plans) should have received their “Notice of Change” documents in September. These notices compare any plan changes from your current 2021 plan to your new 2022 plan. You will be automatically re-enrolled in your current plan if you …

By Tom Everts PA-C, IFMCP Diabetes is a condition where your body doesn’t regulate blood sugar appropriately. Type 2 diabetes has become increasingly common, especially in developed countries. A few years ago over 10 percent of Americans had diabetes and 1 in 5 did not know they had it. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United …

People generally are social by nature, and high-quality social relationships can help us all live longer, healthier lives. However, older adults often find themselves unexpectedly alone due to factors like the death of a spouse or partner, physical distance from friends or family, or loss of transportation and mobility. These seniors are at an increased risk for loneliness and social …

When it comes to diabetes, getting an accurate diagnosis, learning about prevention, treatment and lifestyle changes is imperative. In the United States, diabetes affects over 30 million people and along with this vast figure, stands 89 million people with prediabetes. Not only is diabetes a very expensive disease, costing approximately 245 billion dollars per year, and it wreaks havoc on …

With the holiday season approaching, it’s more important than ever to learn a few quick tips to reduce stress. Keeping your stress level down is just as important to your overall health as eating well and exercising regularly. We’ve asked WellcomeMD’s health coach, Amber Gabriel, for some easy tips on how to decrease stress in your life. 1. Take up …

Daily, we are subjected to respiratory irritants such as chemicals and pollutants. COPD, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma, cause shortness of breath, productive coughing, and inflammation of the airways. However, along with progressive lung disorders, the average person also suffers from respiratory issues on a lesser level due to irritants in the environment, such as cleaning products, gas exhaust, fragrances, …

By Cederquist Medical Wellness Center Dr. Cederquist explains how diabetic patients do better with combination exercise for a happy and healthy lifestyle. Undoubtedly every family physician who cares for patients with type 2 diabetes knows the value of regular physical activity in helping these patients manage their disease. Now a new study suggests that combining aerobic exercise with resistance training …

By Julian J. Javier, MD, FSCAI, FACC, FACP and Leandro Perez, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI High blood sugar and cardiovascular disease are interconnected. In our country, nearly 30 million people have diabetes, and a vast majority of our population unknowingly has what’s known as prediabetes, which quickly escalates into the disease within a short amount of time. If you have …

It’s that time of year again. Like most of us, you probably don’t start your holiday shopping until around Black Friday or maybe even the middle of December. But heed this warning… 2021 is not the year to procrastinate. If you decide to wait to shop this year, you may be out of luck. Supply chain issues and shipping delays …