When fall arrives, it brings fall allergies. I dropped by my friends at "Charlotte Today," with five ways to get relief during this prime allergy season. Watch the interview here,…
Does your exercise regimen meet current recommended guidelines? You may have a job that requires you to walk long hallways, climb steps, or stand on your feet for long periods…
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 order pulmonary function testing to appropriately categorize known or suspected lung disease, including asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), and restrictive lung diseases, among others. The following…
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.…
