Male pattern baldness is familiar to many of us; men often develop a bald spot or a receding hairline. Female pattern baldness is less common, but it is the most common cause of hair loss in women. Male pattern baldness refers to hair loss following a specific pattern. Usually, men lose hair at the hairline, […]
Is Sugar Bad for Your Heart?
Many of us are concerned about sugar intake. We know that high levels of sugar consumption are implicated in the development of obesity and that the empty calories may keep us from eating more nutritious foods. But you may be surprised to learn that a Harvard study shows that sugar is also a factor in poor […]
12 Surprising Facts for Heart Health Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with one death every 34 seconds. High blood pressure is the top risk factor for heart disease. High cholesterol and smoking are the next most common risk factors for heart disease. Obesity can cause high blood pressure and high cholesterol, not to mention […]
The Importance of Iron
Iron is an essential mineral that is necessary for the formation of hemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that transports oxygen to all parts of the body. Iron is also necessary for energy production, DNA synthesis, immune function, and cell growth and repair. Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world. […]
Dry January
Since 2012, people worldwide have declared Dry January: a month without alcohol. The observation was the brainchild of the British charity Alcohol Change UK, which proposes a month off from alcohol as a way to save money, find out whether you might be drinking too much, and test out a sober lifestyle. The process is […]
Osteoporosis Affects Men, Too
Osteoporosis, a disease that causes weakening of the bones, is most common in women than in men. But it can also affect men. In fact, men in their 70s are as likely to have osteoporosis as women in their 50s. As the number of men living into their 70s and beyond increases, osteoporosis is becoming […]
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease Risk
Parkinson’s disease is a lifelong, progressive condition that develops when the brain stops making dopamine, a natural chemical involved with controlling our body’s movements. It is classified as a movement disease, because it affects mobility with tremors, stiffness, and balance problems. It can also show other symptoms that are not associated with movement, such as […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a predictable change in mood that comes with the change of seasons, usually hitting people in the fall. Some 12 million Americans have been diagnosed with this condition, and many more probably experience it without a diagnosis. Sings of SAD include feelings of depression, cravings for comfort foods which […]
Welcome, Dr. Tandon!
Dr. Anamika Tandon joins Fayetteville Diagnostic Clinic in the field of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tandon will provide primary care to men and women at Fayetteville Diagnostic Clinic. Dr. Tandon has been in private practice and in hospitals and practiced internal medicine, in Arkansas and in Iowa. She has presented papers on topics relating to complex […]
National Cholesterol Education Month
Cholesterol is a substance made in your body by your liver. It helps your body make cell membranes, hormones, and even some vitamins. Your liver makes all the cholesterol you need. This naturally produced cholesterol is not the only source of cholesterol in your body, however. You also get cholesterol from the food you eat. […]