Virtual Care Articles

Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease are both neurodegenerative diseases that are classified under the general term of dementia. Because of the vagueness of dementia as a medical label, many experts refer to it as a syndrome rather than a specific disease. Within the umbrella of dementia, these neurological disorders are often confuse... Read More

Psoriasis is a common skin disease that affects many Americans. In most instances the disease shows up in clusters, appearing as a rash on the skin. The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, but it’s believed to be connected to the immune system. Flare-ups of the disease are often linked to illness, infection and stress.   

Often mist... Read More

At the beginning of the pandemic, many health experts believed COVID-19 was a respiratory disease. However, almost a year later, experts have learned a significant amount of information about the virus, how it’s transmitted and what organs it affects.  

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Mild changes in your health or body can be easy to ignore. While these symptoms may not have a severe or immediate impact on your overall quality of life, they may signal larger problems that will worsen if left untreated. Regular visits with your doctor and screenings are valuable tools that may safeguard you from preventable conditions before ... Read More

In a $30 billion a year industry, you can buy a supplement for just about anything. From weight loss pills to collagen powder, there’s something on the market for every deficiency you can imagine, and some you’d never think of. The sheer number of different supplements available today can be overwhelming. While many supplements will be uniqu... Read More

Endometriosis is a term you may have heard of but may not know much about. National Endometriosis Month is an initiative to educate people on this disorder in which tissue grows outside of the uterus in abnormal patterns. Symptoms of the disorder include intense pa... Read More

Wearing sunscreen every day is an important step in keeping your skin looking healthy and preventing skin cancer.

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, daily use of at least an SPF 15 sunscreen can lower your risk of developing melanoma by 50 percent. The best type of sunscreen is broad-spectrum, which protects against both the rays t... Read More

“Take care of your body, and your body will take care of you.” That adage has been around for ages, yet doctors and researchers are continuing to learn more about just how true it is. We know that exercise has major benefits for our physical health. Just 30 minutes a day is enough to help us have stronger hearts, muscles and lungs. We now kn... Read More

As the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, stroke is a very serious condition. You may have heard the phrase “time is brain” or it may be a completely foreign idea to you, but the meaning is simple; the longer you wait to seek treatment once experiencing symptoms of stroke, the greater potential risk for irreversible brain dam... Read More

After being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, a million questions may come to mind about the future, but perhaps the most prominent question is whether ovarian cancer will affect fertility.

The answer depends on several factors, including your treatment plan, age and length of treatment.

There are many options for treatment when it ... Read More