How to Improve Your Health and Increase Your Self-Esteem
Living with low self-esteem can affect your life. It contributes to poor mental health and can feedback into poor physical health as well. It can get in the way of meeting new people and lead to unproductive work behaviors, such as being overly compliant or lessening the desire to perform. Boost your confidence right now, […]
How to Find a Doctor If Your Current One Is No Longer Practicing
Finding a new practitioner when you have been seeing your current doctor for years is difficult, especially if you’ve developed a close bond with them over time. However, change can be a good thing. And if you’re open to seeing someone new, you might even click more with them than you did with your previous […]
6 Important Documents Veterans Need to Advocate for Your Health
When you’re navigating the healthcare system, it’s often overwhelming to assert your needs and seek the care you deserve. According to research, the average length of a primary care visit is just 17.4 minutes long. Despite challenges like this that may make it difficult to access care, the following six documents can help veterans […]
Everyday Practices to Achieve Head-to-Toe Wellness
Adopting healthier habits is a goal for many adults, but with the busyness of daily life, health often takes a backseat. Here are ways you can modify your day to be more wellness-driven. The Vascular Institute of Chattanooga can create an active treatment plan for patients suffering from a vascular disease. Make an appointment and […]
The 6 Easiest Ways You Can Take Care of Yourself Head to Toe Every Day
Whether you’re hoping to drop some weight, de-stress, look after your mental health, or simply lead a more balanced lifestyle, taking care of yourself every day can help improve your general welfare. However, the occasional crash diet or exercise binge may not be the healthiest way to look after yourself in the long term. To […]
Is Exercise The Fountain Of Youth Against Aging?
A study by Brigham Young University found that people who performed 30 to 40 minutes of high-intensity exercise five days a week were biologically younger than those who led a more sedentary lifestyle. Despite popular belief, adding aerobic exercise that gets your heart pumping does not have to be running. Other activities have similar benefits […]
Sitting & Cardiovascular Disease: When is it time to get up on your feet?
Inactivity for long periods of time can prove to be a contributing factor to cardiovascular disease, while an exercise program can start to prevent heart disease, manage diabetes, and address obesity. Many people’s daily activities – such as working remotely in front of a computer screen, or relaxing in front of the television – require […]
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Dr. Chris LeSar talks with Troy Thompson about the kidney disease and other vascular issues, including programs and technology available at VIC to prevent, treat, and heal these problems.
Being There: Supporting a Loved One During Cancer Treatment
If a person you love is diagnosed with cancer, make an effort to treat your loved one as normal as possible without disregarding the fact that they were stricken with the disease. In other words, adopt a business-as-usual approach and let your loved one determine whether they feel well enough for activities. In terms of […]
Prevent High Blood Pressure with Little Changes
Little changes can make a BIG difference. High blood pressure is a constant abnormal elevation of the pressure within the arteries which deliver blood to the entire body. Those suffering from high blood pressure need to be treated as it can lead to kidney failure, heart attacks, heart failure, stroke, and blindness. To help prevent high […]