Post-partum depression in new mothers is a well-documented medical condition. Most medical practitioners routinely advise their pregnant patients to watch out for the symptoms after they give birth. These symptoms may include insomnia, mood swings and crying bouts. Post-partum depression is linked to psychological, chemical and even social factors that are associated with giving birth.
On the other hand, relatively little is known about new fathers being at risk for depression. A new U.S. study unearthed this connection when it analyzed the data gathered from a long-term health study involving more than 10,000 male subjects. The study followed the subjects over a period of 20 years beginning in their teenage years. Click here to read more »
For overburdened health care systems seeking ways to decrease hospital readmissions, a recent study linking exercise and lower hospital readmission rates for COPD patients is indeed welcome news. Although the study does not categorically state a direct cause-and-effect relationship, the findings do show a strong correlation between physical activity and the rate of readmission within a 30-day period. Click here to read more »
Science has proven that there are countless benefits to exercising for even a short period every single day. Here are some of the most common benefits we see at our Lawrenceville family health center: Click here to read more »
It can be exciting to start a new exercise program, but many of our Lawrenceville clinic patients find it difficult to keep going with their exercise program. Our doctors have a few tips for how to create a successful and long-lasting exercise program. Click here to read more »
As it becomes easier to get reliable information on nutrition and smart food choices, more and more people are discovering that healthy eating habits rather than fad diets are the key to life-long fitness. Making wise choices with every meal such as choosing lean cuts of meat over fatty ones, more vegetables, water over soda, etc. go a long way to ensuring a lean body and a healthy heart. Click here to read more »
Eating right and regular exercise go a long way in making sure your heart stays healthy and strong. Below are a few practical, easy-to-adapt suggestions to protect your heart and decrease your chance of a heart attack. Click here to read more »
In the battle of the bulge, fats are perceived by many as the enemy. Beverages and food items that are labelled as “fat-free” or “low-fat” fly off the grocery shelves every day. Indeed, the diet food industry is a multi-billion dollar worldwide business.
But not all fats are created equal. The body needs certain kinds of fat to stay healthy and remain strong. Below is the inside skinny on fats.
Click here to read more »
At the onset of a new year, one of the most common resolutions that people make is to lose weight. Unfortunately, it is also one of the first to be broken or abandoned as the year wears on. While shedding those extra pounds may not be an easy goal, it is certainly one worth pursuing. Below are small, practical and effective ways to help you fight the battle of the bulge – and win.
Click here to read more »
At our Gwinnett medical weight loss center, we understand that it can be hard to find the motivation to go outside and exercise during the winter. Fortunately, we’ve found that the cold weather does create several seasonal sports that are both great for losing weight and a lot of fun. Ice skating is a perfect example of this: It’s a hardcore workout for your entire body and an exciting and fun sport.
Click here to read more »
When your mother sat you down at the table and told you to eat your greens, she probably also told you that they are good for you. Unfortunately, most of our mothers left it at that. We want you to know exactly why certain greens are great for you, so our Gwinnett family medicine physicians have come up with a few greens you should keep on your plate and why.
Click here to read more »
