The thyroid gland is located in the lower part of your neck below your larynx and above your clavicles. This gland is important for your metabolism and for regulating how your body stores and uses energy. Nodules sometimes develop on the thyroid gland. Thyroid nodules are common and affect up to 50% of people. Fortunately, […]
10 Questions to Ask about Your Thyroid Health
What to ask your Physician: 1) Where is the thyroid located, and what does it do? 2) What are the differences between hypothyroid and hyperthyroid patients and what are the symptoms of each? 3) What is Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), how is it measured, and what should my target number be? 4) What else besides […]
Half of U.S. Adults Have Some Form of Cardioavascular Disease
The American Heart Association reports that almost one out of every two adults over the age of 20 in the U.S. were diagnosed with some type of cardiovascular disease between 2013 and 2016. Altogether, 121.6 million people suffered from hypertension, coronary heart disease, heart failure, or stroke. When hypertension is excluded, the number of people […]
Belly Fat Raises Your Risk of Diabetic Kidney Disease
Having too much fat in your abdominal region can greatly increase your risk of developing many different types of medical problems, including type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, colon cancer and cardiovascular disease. People who develop diabetes may suffer complications such as heart problems and blindness if they have excessive belly fat. A new study points […]
Walk After Eating to Lower Post-Meal Glucose Levels
Glucose is the body’s primary fuel source, however, when levels are constantly elevated, the body loses its ability to produce the right amount of insulin at the right time. Known as insulin resistance, the body is unable to respond as it should and therefore stores excess fat. Keeping your blood sugar under control is vital […]
All You Need to Know About Thyroid Nodule Ultrasounds
Although the majority of thyroid growths, or nodules, are benign and not cause for concern, once a nodule has been detected, a physician will want to gather additional information before proceeding with treatment recommendations. At this point, a thyroid ultrasound will be ordered to best determine a proper plan of action. A thyroid or parathyroid […]