Perhaps, you have noticed that millennials are getting as sick as those in the baby boomer population. Not every millennial can say they do not know of someone in their age group who has experienced a heart attack, stroke, or kidney failure. Frankly, this...
Research reveals that patients often do not give physicians all the pertinent information regarding their health. There have been numerous times when I discovered critical information from documents or family members about a patient’s health that was not revealed by...
STDs continue to be a major issue that affects young and older people and one with which you will have a difficult time discussing with your sexual partner(s). These are a few recommendations, from recent articles, regarding STDs. Obtain a diagnosis and get treated...
I do not like saying this, but when I see people smoking, I ask myself if they are informed or just do not care about the effects of smoking on themselves and others. Smoking is the common risk factor with which patients have difficulty when starting a new life style...
My pleasant experiences in the barbershop are well documented. My father was a barber and I frequent the barbershop, once a week, for fun and relaxation and look forward to providing free medical advice in an atmosphere of fun and craziness. These are some health tips...
I was in the barbershop recently and there was a discussion about the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare to which it is referred by some people. I am a believer in Obamacare despite the legitimate criticisms that have been voiced against the plan. The reasons the plan...
High blood pressure is increasing worldwide and is a major health issue for African Americans of all ages because they are at a very risk for developing hypertension, especially at a young age. You should have some basic information about this issue if you live in...
Recent medical research suggests a sudden, unexpected loss of a lifelong partner can cause the surviving partner to experience an abnormal condition of the heart known as arterial fibrillation, which is a very dangerous cardiac beat that can lead to a heart attack or...
STDs continue to be a major issue that affects young and older people. It's also an issue with which you may have a difficult time discussing with your sexual partner(s). Below are a few recommendations, from recent articles, regarding STDs: Obtain a diagnosis and get...