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September often means a shift into overdrive. School schedules, work demands, shorter daylight hours — it’s easy to feel stressed, irritable, or drained. Sleep suffers, mood dips, and “just being tired” can spiral into something more serious if ignored. This is the month to press reset. Why It Matters Chronic stress raises cortisol, linked to high blood pressure, weight gain, and diabetes. Poor sleep weakens immunity and sharpens anxiety. Mood changes often go unnoticed until they affect relationships, work, or health. Quick Self-Check ❓ Sleeping fewer than 7 hours most nights? ❓ Relying on caffeine or late-night scrolling to get [...]

A new school year means new challenges. The excitement of fresh notebooks, new teachers, and after-school activities comes with hidden health risks. Crowded classrooms make it easy for colds, flu, and other infections to spread. On the field, sports injuries are common — sometimes sidelining kids for weeks. The good news? With a little preparation, parents can keep their kids healthy, protected, and ready to thrive. Why It Matters Germs multiply fast. Shared supplies, lunch tables, and buses increase exposure. Missed vaccines = more risk. Falling behind on routine immunizations leaves kids vulnerable. Sports add another layer. More than 3 [...]

High blood pressure—also known as hypertension—affects nearly 1 in 2 adults in the United States. What makes it so dangerous? It often has no warning signs or symptoms but can quietly cause life-threatening damage over time. That’s why hypertension is often called “the silent killer.” What Is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps. It's measured using two numbers: Systolic (top number): Measures the pressure when your heart beats. Diastolic (bottom number): Measures the pressure when your heart is at rest between beats. Here’s how to interpret [...]

Could Your Heart Be Sending You a Warning? Hidden Signs of Heart Disease You Shouldn’t Ignore Heart disease is often thought of as a sudden event—a heart attack that strikes without warning. But in reality, heart disease typically develops over many years, quietly damaging the cardiovascular system long before a crisis occurs. Recognizing the early and often subtle signs can be lifesaving. Why Early Detection Matters Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for about 1 in 5 deaths. Many people don’t realize they're at risk until it’s too late. Early signs are easy [...]

Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of conditions that often go unnoticed—but together, they raise your risk for heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. You don’t “catch” metabolic syndrome. It builds slowly over time, especially if you're carrying extra weight, not moving enough, or have a family history of diabetes or high blood pressure. The 5 Risk Factors: You may have Metabolic Syndrome if you have three or more of the following: Large Waistline (belly fat) High Blood Pressure High Blood Sugar High Triglycerides (a type of fat in your blood) Low HDL Cholesterol (the “good” cholesterol) These risk factors [...]

What Are the Early Signs of Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic condition that often goes unnoticed in its early stages. Yet early detection is key to preventing complications like heart disease, nerve damage, and vision loss. Diabetes affects over 1 in 10 Americans, and many remain undiagnosed.  It ties into preventive care, chronic disease management, and patient education—all great pillars for a medical visit with your Clinica Medica Familiar Provider Knowing the signs can help you or someone you love take action early—when it matters most. Common Early Symptoms of Diabetes If you're experiencing any of the following, it's time [...]

Nearly one in 10 Americans have diabetes.  Diet and lifestyle changes are effective interventions for helping control this deadly disease. We all know that eating healthy is important. But for almost 96 million American with prediabetes, what you eat could be a matter of life or disease. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that almost 96 million Americans have prediabetes, approximately 90% to 95% have type 2 diabetes (T2D), which is often associated with obesity. The good news is that for both those with T2D and prediabetes their diet and lifestyle changes can make a significant difference. What is [...]

Incontinence is a condition that many experience but few openly discuss. It affects millions of individuals worldwide, crossing age, gender, and lifestyle boundaries. While it’s often associated with aging, incontinence can impact people in their 20s and beyond. Let’s shed light on this condition and explore ways to manage it effectively. What is Incontinence? Incontinence refers to the involuntary loss of urine or feces. It can range from occasional leaks during a sneeze or laugh (stress incontinence) to a sudden, strong urge to urinate (urge incontinence). Other types include overflow incontinence, where the bladder doesn’t empty fully, and functional incontinence, [...]

A daily routine that incorporates time for fun and connection can help one manage short-term memory issues. Memory loss is a distressing aspect of the aging process. Can what was lost come back? Determining whether memories are recoverable really depends on the cause of the memory loss combined with the type of memory impairment. Sometimes the cause is temporary, in the case of a concussion or temporary amnesia as a result of a psychiatric disorder or extreme stress. If the cause is a type of dementia, however, the memories are lost forever. How Memories Work Memories are formed in three [...]