You may have heard your physician, your aerobics instructor or an infomercial mention the term “BMI” and wondered: What is a BMI? And why is it important? BMI stands for…

A blood pressure reading is a measurement that checks for the force of blood against the walls of your arteries. The top number is your systolic pressure and measures the…

Your doctor may recommend a DEXA scan, or bone mineral density scan, to screen for osteoporosis or to follow-up on a known history of osteoporosis or osteopenia. A DEXA scan…

An Advanced Directive is a legal way for you to declare your wishes to choose or refuse medical treatments. Make sure you discuss these wishes with your primary care physician.…