by Apurva Advance Medical Care | Sep 1, 2021 | Healthcare
If you’ve never had a prostate exam and are booked for one soon, you may feel a little apprehensive. You may also feel nervous even if you’ve had one before, and that’s totally normal. The best way to feel prepared is to go into your prostate exam knowing what to... 
by Apurva Advance Medical Care | Aug 1, 2021 | Healthcare
Given all that’s happened over the last 18 months, we are now more aware of our physical health than ever. And while many of us are vaccinated against COVID-19, we can still catch a cold or the flu, and the lifting of restrictions actually means that we’re likely to... 
by Apurva Advance Medical Care | Jul 1, 2021 | Healthcare
Paying a visit to your primary care physician can be daunting. Many people ignore issues out of fear of discovering that something concerning is happening in their bodies, and the idea of going for an annual exam when you feel great often seems like you’re asking to... 
by Apurva Advance Medical Care | Jun 1, 2021 | Healthcare
We all know about the dangers of smoke inhalation during a house fire, but what about the wide-spread smoke of wildfires? Wildfire smoke is a mixture of fine particles and gases created when vegetation and other materials are burned. Wildfire smoke can harm anyone of... 
by Apurva Advance Medical Care | May 1, 2021 | Healthcare
If there’s one thing we hear about salt, it’s that it’s bad for us. We know that it’s hidden in junk foods and preserved foods, but very few of us actually consciously manage our salt intake. While countless foods contain salt naturally or otherwise, we have always... 
by Apurva Advance Medical Care | Apr 1, 2021 | Healthcare
Allergies affect over 50 million Americans, making it the most common health condition. Allergic reactions vary from a stuffy nose when we’re out in the summer or in a dusty room, to life-threatening anaphylactic shock. Allergies occur when our immune system perceives... 
by Apurva Advance Medical Care | Mar 1, 2021 | Healthcare
One of the first signs of osteoarthritis is aches and pains in the joints. This is a common issue with people over the age of 40 and can cause mild discomfort to considerable pain. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage breaks down in the knee, eventually leading to... 
by Apurva Advance Medical Care | Feb 1, 2021 | Healthcare
Medical research has come a long way over the last few decades. We now know more than ever before about treating previously incurable illnesses. While allergies to things like dust, grass and tree pollen may not be the worst thing in the world, the symptoms can be... 
by Apurva Advance Medical Care | Dec 17, 2020 | Healthcare
Smoking is still a habit for 14% of US adults, despite the commonly-known fact that it causes significant and often fatal health issues. Smoking kills over 8 million people every year worldwide, but nicotine is addictive and can be difficult to give up. Aside from the... 
by Apurva Advance Medical Care | Jan 1, 2020 | Healthcare
Most people know the term Thyroid, but very few people actually know what it is and what it does, let alone how to keep it healthy. We know how to look after our heart, lungs, and liver, but this lesser known organ isn’t often given the same level of care. As part of...