What causes high cholesterol? There is no one cause—several factors work together to compose your overall risk. This includes everything from family history to diet to lack of exercise. To maintain healthy cholesterol levels, it’s important to understand not only what is considered high cholesterol, but also to comprehend how all these factors work together to […]
Menopause is a natural, biological transition in a woman’s life that marks the end of her childbearing years. In the United States, the average age of onset is 51 although it can happen in a woman’s 40s. While some women have no symptoms when they enter menopause, others may experience issues such as hot flashes […]
Anxiety is a part of life. Whether you’re starting your first college class or preparing for that big presentation to your CEO, everyone experiences stress to varying degrees. But constant anxiety can have a strong effect on your work performance and make everyday tasks much more challenging. As internal medicine physicians in Cary, we’re aware […]
Are you a “weekend warrior?” Maybe you just like to play a pickup game of basketball with your friends, or perhaps you’re a part of the local tennis league. No matter the intensity of your playing, anyone is susceptible to a sports injury. The Centers for Disease Control report that there are 8.6 million sports injuries […]
When the winter season arrives, many think of holiday celebrations and—just maybe—a dusting of snow in the Cary area. For others, winter brings a time of challenges and even despair. The question of how to treat the winter blues becomes vital in order to maintain a regular work routine. That’s why we’re here to help. […]
For some people, it’s a slightly elevated heart rate and constant worry. For others, it can mean social anxiety in group settings. For others, it may be a full-blown panic or anxiety attack, with a racing heart, shortness of breath, sweating and shaking. The bottom line is that anxiety and anxiety disorders affect more than 18 […]
These diseases share some of the same symptoms, but it’s important to differentiate between endometritis and pelvic inflammatory disease. If not treated in a timely and effective manner, they can lead to reproductive problems and increase your risk of an ectopic pregnancy and other serious health conditions. We’ll review these two diseases, their symptoms, and […]
Migraines are not mere headaches. A migraine is a serious, debilitating condition that affects 1-in-4 U.S. households. In addition, chronic migraines affect 12 percent of the population, making it the third most prevalent illness in the world, according to the Migraine Research Foundation. As internal medicine physicians in Cary, we are keenly aware of how […]
The terms dietitian and nutritionist are often used interchangeably, but there are some distinctive differences. Understanding these differences enable you to make the best decisions about eating right and being an active partner in your health care. We’ll explore the aspects of a nutritionist vs. dietitian and help you discover how our registered dietitian in […]
One tiny gland can change your life. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland only about two inches long that is located in the throat at the base of the neck. It processes iodine from your diet into thyroid hormone. But don’t be fooled by the size; this little gland has a big impact on […]