Migraines can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head, and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Symptoms can vary from person [...]
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. Alcohol Awareness is a public health program organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence as a way of increasing the education concerning the risks of [...]
March is National Nutrition Month and even though we are at the tail end of the month, healthy nutrition should be a top priority year-round. “Personalize Your Plate” is the theme this year, and [...]
The last several weeks this column has provided education regarding types of heart disease, tests to diagnose heart disease (EKG and Stress Tests) and treatment following a cardiac event (Cadiac Rehab). Occupational and Physical [...]
Approximately 50% of Americans have at least 1 of 3 major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. These include having high blood pressure or high cholesterol, or being a smoker. Below are recommendations from the [...]
Cardiac Rehab is a program designed to strengthen your heart muscle slowly and progressively after a damaging event, such as a heart attack, stent placement, or heart failure. Cardiac Rehab is a medically supervised [...]
An EKG is a test given at rest as a measurement of your heart’s electrical activity. It is generally done in the clinic. An EKG while walking or jogging on a treadmill is called [...]
Heart failure is now the number one cause of hospital admissions in the United States. It is increasing in incidence with the aging of our population. Heart failure includes two separate disorders that can [...]
Heart Attack, Angina (or chest pain), Atherosclerosis, and Ischemic Heart Disease all share the same basic underlying cause. These forms of heart disease occur when the heart muscle does not get as much oxygen [...]
Congenital heart defects are heart problems present at birth. Some of the walls of the heart may have holes that do not fill in with normal tissue. One or more of the four chambers [...]
Arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm. Many abnormal rhythms occur with natural aging. People feel occasional skipped beats, feel their heart slowing down, or feel their heart racing. Some abnormal heart rhythms can cause [...]
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in South Dakota. What is meant by the term heart disease as doctors use it in the United States? Many people have heard of [...]
Sleep is important for your physical and mental health. You may not feel that sleep is that important sometimes, but it is involved in the healing and repair of your heart and blood vessels. [...]
When suddenly faced with an unexpected injury or illness, most people tend to want to do something about it right now! They will seek out some sort of medical care and generally expect some [...]
Last week we talked about making 2021 the year to reclaim (or maintain) our health. We talked about setting realistic goals and managing our New Year’s resolutions. The healthcare professionals at FAMC are here [...]
