Beyond the Salt: Diet and Lifestyle Tips to Manage High Blood Pressure
While reducing your salt intake is one of the principal ideas behind the Dietary Approach to Stopping Hypertension (DASH) diet, curbing your sodium isn’t the only change that helps manage your high blood pressure. In fact, there are many other diet and lifestyle changes you can make to keep your blood pressure in check. Here are some practical […]
Are You Up to Date? Essential Vaccines Every Adult Should Have
Vaccines aren’t just for kids; they’re for adults, too! Vaccines protect you from serious illnesses that can lead to complications or even death, and they also help protect your community by reducing the spread of contagious diseases. Just as with childhood vaccines, there’s a certain schedule for adults. Some are annual, some are less frequent than that, […]
Answers to 5 Common Questions About GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications
Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists are a class of medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. The US Food and Drug Administration has also approved certain GLP-1 medications to treat obesity. If you’re interested in GLP-1 medications for weight loss, you’re not alone. About 13% of people surveyed in a recent poll reported they’ve used GLP-1 medications for weight […]
Reducing Ischemic Stroke in Diabetes: The Role of GLP-1 RAs
Reducing ischemic stroke risk in individuals with diabetes is crucial given their heightened vulnerability to vascular complications. GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have emerged as a promising class of medications for managing diabetes and potentially mitigating associated cardiovascular risks. GLP-1 RAs offer multifaceted benefits beyond glycemic control. They exert favorable effects on cardiovascular outcomes, including […]
How to Decide Which Birth Control Is Right for You
Choosing a birth control method is a very personal decision. You must consider so many factors, including your health, lifestyle, and reproductive goals. At Rescue MD, part of our women’s health services include contraceptive counseling to help you determine which birth control method is right for you. Once you decide, we provide prescriptions and insertion services to protect […]
What is an annual visit?
During this visit, the healthcare provider reviews your medical history, performs a physical examination, and may conduct or recommend various tests based on age, gender, risk factors, and current health status. Common Tests and Assessments Covered During an Annual Visit: Coverage for specific tests can vary based on your insurance plan and country of residence. […]
Does PCOS Affect Pregnancy?
Yes and no, because PCOS is a unique disease that affects women based on their unique physiology. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common diseases in women. Loosely translated, in this condition, the ovaries become populated with cysts that affect the normal working of the whole body, including the production of many different […]
Lifestyle medicine and its pros..
Lifestyle medicine, or LM, is a branch of medical science primarily focusing on self-care and preventative medicines against chronic diseases and diseases caused by an unhealthy lifestyle. These diseases may include obesity, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes. The goal of LM is to improve the overall health of the patients. There are six basic […]
GLP1 and its effect on weight loss
GLP-1 or Glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists have been proven to help people who want to lose weight. They are also prescribed to people with type 2 diabetes. This class of medications helps curb your hunger by slowing food movement from your small intestine, which helps you stay full longer and eat less. FDA approved the first […]
The Crucial Role of Nutrition in Managing Diabetes
Diabetes comes in various forms, with the two most common types being Type 1 and Type 2. In Type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin, a hormone essential for glucose uptake. Type 2 diabetes, on the other hand, involves insulin resistance, where the body’s cells do not respond effectively to insulin. The Connection […]