Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is found in the body. The amount of cholesterol found in the body often depending on the types of food we eat, our life style and culture. Cholesterol travels through our bloodstreams in small packets called lipoprotein, which contains lipids and proteins. There are two major types of… Read More
Archives for August 2013
Low Testosterone?
Are you feeling depressed? Hair Loss? Fatigue? Difficulty sleeping? Low Testosterone? What is Testosterone? Testosterone is a steroid hormone secreted in the testicles of males and ovaries of females. It is naturally low in females but is the principal sex hormone in males. Testosterone helps to: stimulate sperm production maintain sexual function maintain reproductive tissues… Read More
Have you gotten your hemoglobin A1C checked?
There are numerous amount of information online about diabetes, its complications, signs and symptoms. However, how does one know if they are at risk of diabetes? The hemoglobin A1C test for diabetes The hemoglobin A1C test is an important blood test that determines the amount of sugar in the blood or how well your diabetes… Read More
Tips on Physical Activity and Your health
1. Be smart. Be safe. One of the first things to know before starting any physical exercise is the “be smart, be safe” rule. This simply means to talk with your physician about your activity regimen and discuss the most efficient and healthy way for you to obtain the maximum benefit from your work out.… Read More
PCIM Providing Extensive Care to Long-Term and Acute-Care Patients/Residents
Primecare internal medicine is now providing extensive care to long-term and acute-care patients/residents at the following locations: Nansemond Pointe, Suffolk River Pointe, Virginia Beach Bay Pointe, Virginia Beach Harbor Pointe, Norfolk Golden Living, Portsmouth Sentara life care, Newtown-Norfolk
Hypertension – What you need to know
Hypertension and Numbers? On many occasion physician, nurses and other healthcare professionals are asked the question “What do these numbers mean?” when reading blood pressure. The numbers represent systolic pressure and diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure is known as the amount of pressure that blood exerts on arteries and vessels while the heart is beating and… Read More
