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Winter is almost here, and with it may come runny noses, coughing, and congestion. But how do you know if you have just a common cold or one of the three respiratory viruses that make up the “tripledemic” – RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), COVID-19, and influenza?
6% of men meet the federal physical activity guidelines for aerobic activity. More than 40% of men only go to the doctor if they think they have a serious medical condition. More than half (60%) of men are overweight or obese. More than 50% of men say their health isn’t something they like to talk about.
When I started my nursing career in 1979 there was ample time for patient teaching, that has changed, and providers no longer have time to educate. The more a person knows about health, wellness, and disease management the more empowered they become. I believe in achieving a healthy balance and “everything in moderation.” I always told my patients “Take care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live.”
Some GI issues are mostly an annoyance, but others can be a symptom of something more serious and sinister. It is important to seek medical attention if something becomes a problem, it is also very important to have preventive care such as colonoscopy as recommended by your PCP. Chronic GERD can lead to Barrett’s Esophagitis which is a precursor to esophageal cancer.