We all have habits. Some are good (for example, brushing your teeth before bed), while others can be annoying or even harmful, such as biting your nails or mindlessly eating a pint of ice cream when you feel stressed. Individuals create habits by repeating certain behaviors until they become automatic. Habits free your brain to…
While you probably do not characterize your primary care physician (PCP) as your best friend, there is probably no one who knows you quite as well. Your PCP keeps track of your full health history, charts when you have been sick, records what allergies you may have, monitors your lifestyle habits, and remembers what diseases…
It is no secret that we all get headaches, but if you are getting headaches more and more frequently don’t waste time and find out what is causing those headaches. Get rid of your headaches today and have a healthier and happier tomorrow! Most Common Headache Types: Tension Headache – A tension headache usually entails…
By: Yousuf Qureshi, M.D., Dermatologist Spots…you find them on ladybugs, leopards and polka-dot dresses and sometimes they even end up on the carpet. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. It occurs when there are mutations in the DNA of the skin cells. Although we are currently experiencing chilling…
Most of us see stress as unavoidable, as part of being an employee, parent, student; as part of being human. Stress plays an important role in keeping us aware of our surroundings and able to react to change. Your body is equipped to deal with normal amounts of stress; however, when you experience prolonged states…
Does your body sound like a bowl of breakfast cereal—you know, snap, crackle, pop? Many of those joint sounds are actually normal. But, if you’re singing the achy-breaky blues, it’s time to stop ignoring your symptoms and make an appointment to see your doctor. Musculoskeletal problems, such as osteoarthritis, lower back pain, and chronic joint…
By: Yousuf Qureshi, M.D., Dermatologist You might enjoy the fun of winter and cold weather, but it is not quite as fun for your skin. The blistery conditions we have been battling this winter can often lead to red, scaly and sometimes, itchy skin. As the temps drop, let’s increase our healthy skin regimens. Cold…
Do you scramble to the Internet every time you get the sniffles or feel a twinge? What you really may have is a bad case of “searchachondria.” Eighty percent of Internet users utilize the Web to answer health questions and self-diagnose when they don’t feel well. The Internet is an incredibly rich source of information,…
Do you know YOUR numbers? There are four key measurements of health you should know and track. They are early warning signs for heart disease and diabetes. Since these two diseases have few noticeable symptoms, you may not even realize you are ill — or at risk for becoming ill — until it’s too late….
A pacemaker is a small device that your cardiologist implants in your chest or abdomen. It has a battery, a computerized generator, and wires with electrodes at the tips. Once implanted, the electrodes sense your heart’s electrical activity and send data through the wires back to the heart. Your cardiologist will program your pacemaker based…
Are you hobbling from one activity to another? Limiting your movements to prevent pain? Taking too many over-the-counter pain relievers? Your body is telling you it needs help. Listen to it. Ignoring your symptoms is not going to make them go away. If you have joint or muscle problems, you are not alone. Musculoskeletal problems…
Please join us in welcoming Stephanie Wingerter, CRNP to our Urology Team! Stephanie Wingerter is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who is originally from Waterford, PA. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Penn State University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, she received her Master…
