High blood pressure is one of the most common conditions seen in the field of cardiology. A certain amount of pressure is needed to adequately pump your blood through your arteries to your vital organs. If this pressure is too high, the strain on your arteries can eventually lead to

We’ve all heard about the dangers of having high cholesterol. Many of us enjoy those classic American foods like steak, eggs, bacon and hamburgers but forget about what those cholesterol-laden foods can do to our bodies. If you don’t actively work to lower and manage your cholesterol levels, you’re leaving

Sexually transmitted infections, more commonly known as STI’s, are infections contracted through intercourse with someone who is already infected. STI’s are also referred to as STD’s or sexually transmitted diseases. While many think there is a difference between the two acronyms, they can be used interchangeably. Medically speaking, an infection

Let’s face it. Phone tag is a big problem in healthcare. You need to get a message to your doctor. Yet, your doctor is often busy seeing patients, so you speak to someone else who takes a message. You hope nothing you said is lost in translation. And perhaps you

The urinary system is comprised of three main parts: the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. An infection to any of these parts is known as a urinary tract infection. The first part to get infected is the urethra. This is the urinary tract opening that connects to the bladder. If bacteria

Urgent Care is almost always cheaper than a visit to the emergency room. You should generally choose to go to the emergency room if you are seriously injured, you have a life-threatening condition or are in great pain, or if advised to do so by your physician. Otherwise, you can