by kentonbruicemd | Nov 5, 2022 | General Health
It is amazing that thoughts on nutrition are constantly changing. For years we have known what foods are healthy or unhealthy. Scientists have known since the 1960’s that the saturated fat in red meat and dairy products can raise cholesterol and lead to coronary heart... by kentonbruicemd | Nov 5, 2022 | General Health
The average age of menopause is 51. Approximately 42 million women in the U.S. are menopausal. Because ours is an aging population, each year a higher percentage of the population is menopausal. Approximately 4900 U.S. women enter menopause each day. The age of... by kentonbruicemd | Nov 5, 2022 | General Health
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in women. More women die secondary to heart disease than all forms of cancer combined. One out of every three women will develop heart disease and half of a million women will die from it annually. In comparison, forty... by kentonbruicemd | Nov 5, 2022 | General Health
The most common headaches are classified as migraine or tension-type. The cause of headaches is not completely understood, especially why certain people have a higher predisposition toward getting them. Women are three times more likely to suffer from chronic... by kentonbruicemd | Nov 5, 2022 | General Health
Exercise is important for everyone, even if weight loss is not an issue. It is important for maintaining cardiovascular health, and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women. Exercise lowers blood pressure, cholesterol, and... by kentonbruicemd | Nov 5, 2022 | General Health
The Depression Epidemic: Why More People Than Ever Are Suffering It’s no secret that rates of depression are on the rise. In fact, studies show that depression has increased by a staggering 33% since 2013. While depression is often thought of as something that...