Panic Attack vs. Heart Attack: How to Spot the Signs and Symptoms
Panic attacks and heart attacks can feel alarmingly similar—but knowing the difference is critical. In this blog, we break down the key signs and symptoms of each, helping you understand when it might be anxiety and when it’s time to seek emergency care.
Flu Season in CT for 2023: Here’s What the Experts are Predicting
Flu season is upon us once again. Combined with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and a surge of RSV cases in children, the U.S. could be facing what some experts are calling a “tripledemic.” That means a lot more people may be getting sick this year than they have in previous years.
5 Health Screenings for Women that Your Primary Care Provider Performs
If you’re a woman who has recently visited the doctor or has a doctor’s appointment coming up, you’re probably familiar with the concept of health screenings. Health screenings are tests that doctors perform to proactively check for diseases and illnesses before the patient shows any signs or symptoms. This can be beneficial for early treatment […]
Is Female Incontinence Just a Normal Part of Aging? 5 Common Misconceptions About Incontinence
Although it can be embarrassing to talk about, urinary incontinence is a common problem among women. Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control causing urine leakage. While it can happen to anyone, it affects twice as many women as men because of health events such as pregnancy and childbirth that may affect the urinary […]
4 Little-Known Symptoms of Poor Gut Health to Be Aware of and How to Improve It
It’s a common belief that digestive woes are the only symptoms of a stomach problem. But did you know that the state of your gut health affects more than just your stomach? The study of proper gut health has been widely examined as of late with experts researching just how much gut health impacts not […]
Functional Fecal Incontinence: Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention
We’ve all had moments of discomfort associated with our bowel movements. Sometimes, the urge to defecate hits, and we simply can’t make it to the toilet in time. This isn’t uncommon, especially if we’re ill and have a related condition such as diarrhea or constipation. In fact, doctors estimate that 1 in every 3 people […]
