27 Apr Wellness How Do We Measure Stress Levels? January 8, 2024 By Thomas R Bender MD 0 comments So, as April is slowly coming to a close, so is Stress Awareness month. But, we still haven't answered the question- how are... Continue reading
25 Apr Wellness What Is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm? January 8, 2024 By Thomas R Bender MD 0 comments First of all, the aorta is an artery and the body’s major blood vessel. It runs from the heart down the torso where it splits in... Continue reading
24 Apr Wellness 6 Ways to Reduce Stress and Improve Heart Health January 8, 2024 By Thomas R Bender MD 0 comments Stress raises the levels of cortisol and adrenaline and negatively affects heart health. Do you have an effective routine for st... Continue reading
22 Apr Wellness Stress? A risk factor for health? January 8, 2024 By Thomas R Bender MD 0 comments Stress is bad for the heart. It directly and negatively affects heart health in the way that it raises the levels of cortiso... Continue reading
14 Apr Wellness Are you at Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease? January 8, 2024 By Thomas R Bender MD 0 comments Are you at risk for peripheral artery disease? Peripheral artery disease is when certain parts of your body (medically referre... Continue reading
09 Apr Wellness April is Stress Awareness Month! January 8, 2024 By Thomas R Bender MD 0 comments Did you know that April is the Stress Awareness Month? It has been since 1992! This month is a perfect opportunity to... Continue reading
30 Mar Nutrition, Wellness What is Hypoglycemia? January 8, 2024 By Thomas R Bender MD 0 comments Hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose, refers to the condition when the sugar levels in blood have dropped below the tar... Continue reading
29 Mar Nutrition, Wellness What is a Diabetes Diet? January 10, 2024 By Thomas R Bender MD 0 comments A diabetes diet pertains to eating healthy food in moderate portions three times a day. This approach helps the body ... Continue reading
27 Mar Nutrition, Wellness The Link Between Vitamins and Heart Health January 8, 2024 By Thomas R Bender MD 0 comments Studies show that vitamins per se cannot prevent heart disease... However, vitamins are still important for overall health (whic... Continue reading
26 Mar Wellness Today is American Diabetes Alert Day! January 8, 2024 By Thomas R Bender MD 0 comments American Diabetes Association Alert Day is observed every year on the 4th Tuesday of March, which this year falls on the 26t... Continue reading