Health Guides

What is prediabetes? Prediabetes refers to having blood glucose (sugar) levels that are high, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed with type II diabetes. Prediabetes can develop into […]

ADHD is short for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.   There are three ADHD presentations: The Inattentive Presentation primarily involves having a hard time focusing or concentrating. The Hyperactive/Impulsive Presentation primarily involves feeling restless and sometimes doing things without thinking them through […]

General Info & How to Protect Yourself: Bug bites and stings are common, especially in the summer. Usually, a bite or sting from an insect is harmless and will heal […]

The best way to fight colds and flu is to not get them in the first place! Here are some tips for protecting yourself and preventing the spread of the […]

According to the Center for Disease Control, every year more than 470,000 people in the United States have to go to the hospital for flu-related problems. Colds are even more common, […]

Dandruff isn’t a serious condition and it’s not contagious, but those annoying white flakes can prevent you from wearing your favorite shirt and/or be embarrassing for some. There are many […]

Depression is a psychological condition that affects your feelings, behaviors, and thoughts. You may have feelings of sadness or irritability, a lack of energy, feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness, or […]

Diabetes is a chronic (long-term) condition that occurs when your body doesn’t make enough insulin, or when your body has trouble using the insulin that it does make. There are […]

DXA stands for “Dual–energy X–ray Absorptiometry.” It’s the most widely used method to measure bone density (how solid your bones are) and to see if your bones are thinning. Two x-ray beams, […]

Emergency contraception (EC) is a backup method of birth control for preventing pregnancy after unprotected PIV (penis-in-vagina) sex. Even though it’s commonly called the “morning-after pill,” EC includes both pills […]