It’s common to hear that calcium is good for your bones. But, that’s not the case when it comes to your heart. Coronary arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart. When there’s a buildup of plaque, made up of calcium and other substances, it can narrow orclose the arteries. These calcifications can form in many places throughout the body, including small and large arteries and … Continue reading Calcium Scoring at Archbold
The U.S. Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. With the National Cervical Cancer Coalition, congress is trying to raise awareness of the actions women can take to prevent cervical cancer. Technological breakthroughs have led to a 60% reduction in cervical cancer deaths since the 1950s. Still, over 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and over 4,000 die of the disease in the … Continue reading Managing Cervical Health
What once seemed like a good alternative to sugar in some foods and beverages has now been called into question. It’s no secret that sugar leads to obesity and, in some cases, diabetes. Sugar releases opioids and dopamine in the brain that create a high like that produced by certain drugs. Sugar consumption becomes more frequent as cravings for the high increase. Since sugar is … Continue reading Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Diabetes
According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 39% of adults in the United States are considered obese and have a body mass index of greater than or equal to 30. In Georgia, 32.5% of adults fall into the obese category. That’s up from 20.6% in the year 2000 and a drastic increase from 10.1% in 1990. Studies show that people with obesity, compared to … Continue reading Archbold’s Bariatric Program Sees Results
Southern Healthcare Alliance of Valdosta, Georgia, has welcomed a new member to their team. Dr. Robert Kirtley decided to leave active duty and settle down in one area after 10 years of service in the military, something that also provided him with special training that sets him apart from the rest. Kirtley, 46, attended Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta and then carried out his … Continue reading Giving Patients the Care They Deserve
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