Hipertensión arterial
Hipertensión arterial•La hipertensión arterial es una enfermedad caracterizada por un aumento de la presión en el interior de los vasos sanguíneos (arterias).El elemento básico es la disfunción endotelial y la ruptura del equilibrio entre los factores vasodilatadores y vasoconstrictores del vaso sanguíneo.•Según la Sociedad. Interamericana de Hipertensión (ISH), se recomienda diagnosticar la hipertensión arterial cuando […]
Síndrome Metabólico
Síndrome metabólicoCuerpos con forma de manzana o pera.El síndrome metabólico (SM), es un conjunto de desórdenes metabólicos considerados como un factor de riesgo para desarrollar enfermedad cardiovascular y diabetes tipo 2.En el 2009, la publicación Harmonizing the Metabolic Syndrome, sugirió un consenso para tratar de unificar los criterios diagnósticos del SM:*Incremento de la circunferencia abdominal:(definición […]
Dry Skin? Consider a HydraFacial™
From a duller appearance to painful cracks and redness, dry skin is far from pleasant. While it’s very common, you shouldn’t have to live with it. In some cases, symptoms related to skin dryness become severe, making it more difficult to go about your life as usual—or at least with less physical and emotional ease. […]
Benefits of Joint Injections
Some 15 million people in the United States report enduring severe joint pain related to arthritis. And when you’re experiencing joint pain or stiffness, whether from arthritis or an injury, little sounds as inviting as swift relief. Joint injections were designed to provide precisely that. Dr. Javier Sosa and his team at Woodlands Primary Healthcare are pleased to offer this treatment for […]
9 Ways To Lower Your Cholesterol Without Medication
Cholesterol is a waxy substance in your blood and is also found in certain foods. Ideally, your total cholesterol levels will fall under 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Your LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, levels should fall under 100 mg/dL. And your HDL, or “good cholesterol,” should stay at 40 mg/dL or higher. If you have high cholesterol […]
How to Prevent Prediabetes From Turning Into Full-Blown Diabetes
Finding out you have prediabetes might feel scary, but it comes with an important silver lining: You don’t have Type 2 diabetes yet, and you can take steps to prevent it. As a valuable bonus, these steps can help lower your risk of long-term complications of diabetes, such as damage to your kidneys, blood vessels, […]
Telemedicine: The Advantages of a Virtual Appointment From Your Home
Have you ever wished your doctor could make house calls? Telemedicine is a comparable and convenient option. Thanks to modern technology, this remote care allows you to have support and contact with your doctor when in-person visits aren’t realistic or feasible. These visits can take place in the comfort of your own home or even over a […]
Could You Have High Blood Pressure and Not Know it?
When it goes undetected, high blood pressure (HBP) is like a silent bomb in your body. Unfortunately, this situation is the case for many people. Nearly half of people in the United States don’t have their blood pressure under control, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and most people with the condition have […]
