Living with arthritis is an everyday struggle for millions of Americans. Arthritis is a medical condition that is characterized by inflammation of the joints. The most notable symptoms of arthritis include joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and difficulty with range of motion. Although arthritis affects people of all ages, it is most commonly associated with older […]
We all experience stress. It’s unavoidable. Whether your stress is related to work, family stuff, or anything else, it’s common to get a little overstressed from time to time. Stress is the body’s reaction to any change that requires a physical, mental, or emotional response. Since it’s so common, we tend to underestimate the physical […]
Living with diabetes can be an everyday struggle. In addition to the health issues this serious disease poses, diabetes requires the consistent challenge of monitoring and managing your glucose levels to prevent potentially dangerous complications. Regardless if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and remaining proactive is incredibly important […]
Herbal supplements have become very popular in recent years. It’s understandable why many people would be intrigued by inexpensive, “natural”, and easily attainable solutions to help them reduce pain, lose weight, improve memory, or treat a wide range of ailments including the common cold. However, herbal supplements (sometimes known as botanicals) may not always be […]
There is no bad time to think about the health of your heart. After all, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US year after year. It’s important for people to not only be aware of the prevalence of this terrible disease, but also to understand the factors that can potentially increase […]
In honor of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month this January, the healthcare providers at Abraham Family Medicine are here to provide some valuable information about this particularly dangerous form of cancer. Cervical cancer is most-commonly caused by exposure to the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted disease. In many cases, a woman’s immune system is […]
For all the reasons that we love the holidays, there is one unfortunate side effect of this most festive time of year: the increased risk of getting sick. Between all the shopping, traveling, time spent with kids, get-togethers, and general craziness that is part of the holiday season, it’s no wonder so many people fall […]
November is here, which means flu season is rapidly approaching. It is once again the time of year to protect yourself and your family from the debilitating illness known as the flu. Coming down with a case of the flu can be very challenging, or in some cases even potentially dangerous. This is especially true […]
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous types of cancer for both men and women. The disease results when cells in the pancreas start to grow out of control. Part of what makes pancreatic cancer so harmful is its ability to spread quickly to neighboring organs. Since the symptoms of pancreatic cancer often don’t […]
Happy October, everyone. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we have decided to focus this month’s blog on the importance of breast cancer awareness. All women have an inherent risk of developing breast cancer, however, it’s important to realize that as women age, their risk only increases. With this in mind, our healthcare […]
