Heart Disease, Stroke and Diabetes
TAVR: A Revolution In the Treatment Of Aortic Stenosis
Aortic stenosis is a degenerative condition that develops as a result of scarring and calcium formation on the flaps of the aortic valve. When the… Continue Reading
Water and Heart Attacks
How many of you do no drink water just before bed because you are concerned about waking up in the middle of the night to… Continue Reading
Stop Smoking To Avoid Heart Disease and Preventable Illness
Over 46 million people in the U.S. smoke tobacco products. Cigarette smoking alone is the cause for more than 500,000 preventable deaths each year. At… Continue Reading
Gum Bacteria, Alzheimer’s Disease, Heart Disease, and Stroke
Are you concerned about Alzheimer’s disease? Heart disease? Stroke? All of these serious diseases are linked to bacteria that live in the mouth and cause… Continue Reading
What Exactly Is Prediabetes?
Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2… Continue Reading
Love Your Heart
“Happy Heart Month!” You are probably wondering why this is being written in March. That’s because you should “love your heart” 365 days of the… Continue Reading
Type 2 Diabetes: What It Is, What Causes It, and What To Do: Part Two
Part 2 Although Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) was thought to involve genetic components, it is a becoming clear that, if genes are involved, it is… Continue Reading
Gestational Diabetes Who Is At Risk?
Gestational diabetes is a temporary form of diabetes in which the expectant mom does not produce adequate amounts of insulin to regulate her blood sugar… Continue Reading
Diabetes and Eye Disease
Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness among working-age adults in the United States. Nearly half of all people with diabetes will develop some degree… Continue Reading
Do You Know About the Mouth-Body Connection?
A dental visit is for teeth right? Parents forget that a visit with the pediatric dentist is an “oral health check-up”. When pediatric dentists advise… Continue Reading
