Health Center

For the most part, it’s likely that you’ve already gone through all your first-time experiences during childhood and adolescence: taking your first steps, losing your first tooth, having y...

Propranolol (generic Inderal) is a beta-blocker available by prescription that is used to lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension. Propranolol can also be used to treat other health conditi...

When you think cholesterol, do you think bad? Well, at least I do, but did you know our body actually needs cholesterol of function properly. Cholesterol is also necessary to make certain hormones in ...

Hay fever season might not be your favorite season if you have asthma. Many factors including tree, grass, or weed pollen which cause hay fever can trigger asthma. If you know you’re asthma is e...

Firstly, what is asthma? Asthma is a common lung condition that results in occasional breathing issues. People of all ages can be affected by asthma, but it often starts in childhood, but it can devel...

If you’re living with asthma, you know there are several triggers that can make it worse. From tobacco smoke and dust to mold and pets. Did you know infections like influenza can also trigger yo...

Cholesterol has negative connotations. When you think of cholesterol, you regard it as harmful to the body. Little do you know, our body needs cholesterol to function correctly. Cholesterol is a cruci...

High blood pressure - the technical term is hypertension - is a very common, long-term, medical condition.  It does not usually have noticeable symptoms, but if left untreated or uncont...