Am I a ‘helicopter’ parent, hovering too much and not letting my young adult child grow up? Helicopter parents hover, helping their young adult children too much. They may clean up after them still, help them with their school work, decide their major and help them with their class schedule. They will intervene to solve … Read more
Are my financial habits jeopardizing my college career and my future? College students in credit card debt and declaring bankruptcy is a growing problem. In fact, college students are among the fastest growing group of bankruptcy filers. The average student graduates with between $3,000 and $4,000 in credit card debt, and many owe much more! … Read more
Could I be pregnant? Wondering if you’re pregnant? The symptoms of pregnancy are not the same for every woman. In fact, your own symptoms may be different from one pregnancy to another. Pregnancy symptoms can also vary in their intensity, frequency and duration. Many of the earliest pregnancy symptoms are very similar to routine pre-menstrual … Read more
Am I at risk of having a heart attack? Heart disease occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrower – the result is often a heart attack. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. Some risk factors are beyond your control, but … Read more
Am I at risk of developing gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes affects about 4% of pregnant women, when the hormones from the placenta make the mother insulin resistant. Prenatal care is especially important for women with gestational diabetes risk factors. Good control of diabetes during pregnancy ensures the well being of mother and baby. Gestational diabetes … Read more
Have I had a heart attack but didn’t recognize it? No one doubts a heart attack is happening when it is sudden and intense. But most heart attacks begin slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Most people do not recognize a slow heart attack, happening to themselves or someone else, and wait too long to … Read more
Am I at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes? 90% – 95% of people diagnosed with diabetes have Type 2 diabetes, and 90% of those people are overweight. Type 2 diabetes affects the body’s ability to use the insulin it produces. Type 2 diabetes can sometimes be reversed with weight loss, a healthy diet, and … Read more
Do I have seasonal allergies? Spring allergies are the most common as trees, flowers, and weeds grow and pollenating bees are busy. Fall is the second common allergy season, with different plants blooming and molds are more active. People who are allergic to the spring and fall pollens also tend to be sensitive to indoor … Read more
Am I at risk for a stroke? A stroke occurs when the arteries to the brain become blocked or rupture, cutting off the blood supply to the brain and causing brain tissue to die. Strokes are the third leading cause of death and the number one cause of disability in the U.S. Are you at … Read more
Do I have a simple cold or the flu? Do you have a simple cold or the flu? Why does it matter when you still feel so rotten? There are treatments for the flu that may help you get better faster. Also, if you have the flu, you have probably exposed other people and they … Read more