Nov 26, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Medical
Because it’s possible for your heart to age faster than your chronological age, you can get an idea of what your “heart age” might be through an online heart age calculator. It’s a way to quantify your cardiovascular age based on different risk factors like high blood...
Nov 24, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Medical
Hi! I’m Dr. Sweet – Owner of Next Level Functional Health. Thank you for taking a minute to read how we have been helping patients with hand and thumb pain. (This is my third article about the benefits of low level laser, so if you missed the first two, we’ll be happy...
Nov 22, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Medical
LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein. It’s a type of lipoprotein found in your blood. Lipoproteins are particles made of lipids (fats) and proteins that carry fats through your bloodstream. Fats, because of their structure, can’t move through your blood on their...
Nov 20, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Medical
Concussions can derail the plans of any budding sports star. So a roadmap for athletic success should include a concussion plan. “The brain is a complicated structure. It needs TLC like everything else,” explains concussion expert Richard Figler, MD. “Parents and...
Nov 3, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Medical
What is Hoovering? This isn’t a diagnosis or a recognized psychological occurrence, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t valuable. “It’s not a clinical term, but hoovering is a really familiar dynamic,” Dr. Albers says. “It accurately describes a relationship phenomenon...
Nov 1, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Medical
Do you have a history of tobacco use? Or, perhaps someone you care about is a former smoker. Either way, you’re probably concerned about the possibility of lung cancer. Fortunately, Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) offers low-dose computed...