Vistasol Medical Group

Blog

What is WART?

Common warts are small, grainy skin growths that occur most often on your fingers or hands. Rough to the touch, common warts also often feature a pattern of tiny black dots, which are small, clotted…

16 Ways to stay healthy

Keys to Good Health You hear lots of advice from many sources about what it takes to live well and keep your body in good working order. Sorting out what that means for you could…

Why exercise is key to living a long and healthy life

Research shows there are a few lifestyle interventions that can effectively prolong our life and health span. One of these is exercise, but what kind, and in what combinations, and why does it help add…

Artificial sweeteners: ‘Sweet taste in itself’ may affect metabolism

“Sweetness should be consumed in moderation, regardless of the calories,”  caution researchers, as a new study reveals the impact of consuming artificial sweeteners on metabolism and glucose control. New research suggests that artificial sweeteners also…

How does diabetes affect children and teenagers?

Diabetes comes with various challenges, especially for young people. But, with early detection, children and teens can learn to manage diabetes and stay as healthy as possible. Early signs in children can include increased thirst…

Why exercise is key to living a long and healthy life

What should we do in order to live healthier lives for longer? Research shows there are a few lifestyle interventions that can effectively prolong our life and health span. One of these is exercise, but…

Swapping meat for plant-based foods may lower diabetes and heart disease risk

Can going plant-based help slash metabolic and cardiovascular risk? Analyzing over 30 studies, German researchers found that swapping meats for plant-based alternatives may drastically reduce risks of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and all-cause mortality.Evidence…

What is depression and what can I do about it?

Depression is a mental health condition that causes a chronic feeling of emptiness, sadness, or inability to feel pleasure that may appear to happen for no clear reason. Depression is the leading cause of disability…

Any activity is better for your heart health than sitting – even sleeping

Researchers say sitting for prolonged periods is detrimental to heart health.  Researchers report that any activity is more beneficial to heart health than sitting, including sleeping.Experts say daily activity can help with blood pressure, glucose…

How Infections Spread

Germs are a part of everyday life and are found in our air, soil, water, and in and on our bodies. Some germs are helpful, others are harmful. Many germs live in and on our…

1 2 3 4 5 6 26