There are at least 150 different types of headaches.  Some of the most common classifications are migraine, tension-type, and cluster headaches.

Diabetes is a disorder of the metabolism and affects the body’s sugar-regulating abilities.  Most of what we eat is broken down into glucose and is a form of sugar in the blood that gives us energy.

A recent Norovirus outbreak on a luxury cruise liner between passenger and staff has brought awareness to the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis in the United States. 

As the winter months continue to bring unseasonably warm weather, there are still seasonal ailments brought on by the winter months.

The traditional flu (influenza) season affects most regions from coast to coast, but there are other seasonal ailments that vary depending on your locale.

As mentioned in past health blogs, the best possible source of the nutrients your body needs comes from the food you eat.  How do you know what to eat to get enough of these important nutrients? 

To clear up some misconceptions about the differences between stomach flu and food poisoning, it’s important to distinguish that the stomach flu is not the actual influenza virus. 

With the New Year of 2012 just around the corner, the anticipation of what will be your New Year’s resolution can be the most unnerving proclamation. 

It’s important to know all the facts this flu season and be prepared on what to expect this flu season.  We’ve answered all the Who, What, and How’s regarding the flu 2011-2012 flu season.

Tis the season for holiday cheer with family and friends, so as you go over the river and through the woods, make sure you stay healthy during your holiday travel with these tips.

Statistics show that 1 in 4 adults have high blood pressure, and a third of those affected aren’t even aware.  With no outward symptoms, this condition is sometimes called, the silent killer. The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to get your blood pressure checked.

Do you feed a cold and starve a fever?  Did the cold weather contribute to my sniffles and sneezes?  There are a lot of miss-conceptions about what causes the flu and what you can do for at home care and treatment.  Below are just a few flu myths debunked.

Maybe you’ve been playing a lot of tennis recently and think you have tennis elbow. Or you’re a golfer with an aching shoulder. A runner with sore knees. Or you sprain an ankle driving the lane. Do you go to a doctor, or tough it out?

Emergency rooms are not always the fastest choice for your medical care needs – and certainly not the most cost-effective. An urgent care center provides many of the same services to patients who need immediate medical attention while keeping the emergency room free to handle more serious situations.

The cold Colorado winter brings with it the battle against dry, cracked lips.  The skin of the lips is some of the thinnest of the body, and lips have the fewest number of oil glands to help keep them moisturized.  When you’re outdoors this winter, you can take steps to prevent dealing with the irritability and discomfort of dried lips. 

With the Colorado winter comes the joy of skiing, children playing in the snow and other winter outdoor activities. But how can you dress to stay warm without over-bundling?  NextCare has some tips on how to appropriately dress for the winter months and what you need to know to avoid the dangers of cold weather.

For those who don’t typically suffer from allergies, it may be difficult to determine whether the symptoms you’re feeling are seasonal allergies or are in fact signs of the flu.  To better understand the differences, it’s important to know how the two are caused.

It’s that time of year again.  As the 2011 flu season approaches, it’s important that everyone, young and old, understands the common symptoms of the flu, and when to seek treatment.