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It looks like summer may finally be joining us! There are many fun events heading our way soon starting with the fair, swimming lessons and an all class reunion. Let’s take a moment to discuss one of the very important issues during the summer, Sun Safety! When out in the sun we are exposed to harmful ultraviolet rays (UV) which are the number one cause of skin cancer. We also can have this exposure when using tanning beds or sunlamps. Too much exposure to these rays can also cause sunburn, eye damage, and premature wrinkles. Often times the d...
It’s the final week for Men’s Health Month! Though we are sad to see the month close, I’d like to end it with a very powerful topic of discussion and an imperative key to men’s health. This week’s topic is Mental Health. The statistics behind men’s mental health is staggering and shows how little discussions are being had to ensure that men’s mental health needs are being addressed. There are over 6 million men who suffer from depression; however, it is often undiagnosed as they present with fatigue, irritability or loss of interest in h...
Men’s Health Month is back at you this week with another important topic! This week we are addressing the elephant in the room, Erectile Dysfunction. Once again, this topic may be a little uncomfortable to discuss with your provider but what you should know is that there are about 30 million men affected by erectile dysfunction and about half of those men are 40 years or older. It’s a common issue and a hot topic you should discuss! Erectile Dysfunction can be caused by physical issues or psychological/emotion components. Let’s discuss the p...
Men’s Health Month continues with another important topic! Sometimes it gets a little difficult to talk about what we consider our “embarrassing” issues. But stop right there because nothing about your health should ever be embarrassing! So let’s take a look at the Prostate this week. The prostate is the walnut sized gland that sits between the bladder and the penis. Its main job is to secrete fluid that protects and nourishes sperm. Issues with the prostate are a common occurrence in men though frequently not talked about until symptom...
It’s Men’s Health Month and Sweet Medical Center is diving into some of the big topics on Men’s Health! This week let’s talk about Heart Disease. Did you know that Heart Disease is the LEADING cause of death in men! 1 in 4 male deaths to give you the statistics. This is also the leading cause of death for men in most ethnic groups. Between 70-89% of sudden cardiac events occur in men. There are many areas that put you at risk for heart disease. This includes higher blood pressure, a high LDL cholesterol level on your fasting lipid panel a...
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to tell you how easy it is to prevent cervical cancer. Worldwide, cervical cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women. This is very sad since it’s very treatable when detected early. Early Detection Almost 13,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. The only way to detect it is through a Pap test. You may have heard that the Pap guidelines have been updated recently. This has caused some confusion since although you may not need the a...
All of us at Sweet Medical Center (SMC) know that immunizations are key to good health. An extensive amount of research and testing goes into developing all types of immunizations, so we are confident in recommending them to our patients and the general public. If you have not yet received your flu shot yet this fall, I encourage you to get one as soon as possible! A couple reasons I've heard over the years for not getting the flu shot and my responses: I already had the flu this year. I threw u...
