Posted by Deanna Kidd on Thu, May 20, 2010
Research reported in by Journal of the American Heart Association shows that adults with high blood pressure may be more likely to have cardiovascular problems if they also have what other condition?
A.) Low Iron Levels
B.) Vitamin D Deficiency
C.) High Cholesterol
D.) Kidney Disease
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Posted by Sandeep Patel, MD on Thu, Oct 15, 2009
A good night’s sleep is greatly underestimated. Various physical and emotional changes can develop as a result of poor sleep. The average person needs to 7-8 hours of solid sleep, but even if you get this much you can potentially still have a sleep disorder.
Ask yourself the following questions:
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Do you have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep?
• Do you wake up feeling unrefreshed after 7-8 hours of solid sleep?
• Do you frequently nap throughout the day?
• Do you suffer from morning headaches?
• Does your significant other say you snore or stop breathing while sleeping?
• Do you have abnormal sensations in your legs while lying down?
If the answer to any or all of these questions is “yes”, then it is time to see your primary care doctor for evaluation for a potential sleep disorder. Primary insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and narcolepsy are a few of the many sleep disorders that exist. They can eventually lead to extreme fatigue, poor performance at work and school, emotional disturbances, memory lapses and physical problems such as heart failure. See your primary care doctor for a timely diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Posted by North Ohio Heart Center and Ohio Medical Group on Mon, Oct 05, 2009
Though you might think you're getting enough Vitamin D through your diet or by exposure to sunlight, chances are you may still need more.
Vitamin D deficiency is an increasing common problem which is often not even diagnosed.
We all know that Vitamin D has many beneficial effects on bone and muscle health. But did you know that deficiency of this vitamin has also been associated with other problems, especially as we get older? Some of these include higher incidents of falling, increased pain, autoimmune diseases, heart disease, cancer, and memory disturbances.
Having adequate levels of Vitamin D is important to your overall health. The only way to know if you are deficient is to see your doctor for a simple blood test, as this will decide if a simple over-the-counter supplement or prescription replacement will be needed.
Talk to your doctor today about Vitamin D deficiency.
About the author: Dr. Sandeep Patel has been a doctor with NOHC and OMG since June 2009 and practices at our OMG Elyria office. His special interests include diabetes, hypertension and care of patients in nursing facilities. His primary specialty is Internal Medicine.
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