Revere Health Blog

Staying healthy is at the top of nearly everyone’s priority list, and our daily choices can determine just how healthy we are. Not everything is in our control, but the habits and approaches we take to our health can often make a difference between being healthy and unhealthy. Two areas we have the most control over are our diet and exercise. These can both have huge effects on overall health and can be some of the main factors in preventing disease and other complications later in life. Preventive healthcare measures like proper diet and exercise can also help your budget. What are some of the key benefits associated with a good diet and proper exercise? Let’s look at that, but first, let’s start off with some general diet and exercise recommendations. Recommendations Exercise: In general, you should be aiming for at least two-and-a-half hours of medium-intensity exercise per week, or a slightly lower amount of high-intensity exercise. Mixing aerobics in with things like weight traini...

Numerous health issues might result from being overweight or obese. Although there are many different "fad" diets, a healthy lifestyle and nutritious food are the keys to better weight management and a healthy lifestyle. Obesity raises the risk of significant health issues like heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, several acute diseases, and severe mobility issues. Despite any benefits they may have, crash diets usually are not a long-term answer, and you need a well-created diet plan for weight loss. Adopting progressive, healthy lifestyle adjustments is crucial to losing weight healthily and maintaining it over time. Effective Lifestyle Tips for Weight Management Consume a variety of rich, nutrient-dense foods. Ensure each meal contains 50% fruit and vegetables, 25% building grains, and 25% protein since they are a foundation for a balanced meal. In addition, reduce your saturated fat intake, which is strongly associated with coronary heart disease, and ...

Is your knee pain interfering with everyday life? If other methods of pain relief aren’t working, it may be time to talk to your doctor about knee replacement surgery. Also called arthroplasty, knee replacement surgery is generally for people over the  age of 50  with severe osteoarthritis. It involves capping the ends of the bones that form the knee joint, as well as the knee cap, with metal and plastic parts. What are some of the primary reasons knee replacement surgery might be right for you, and what can you expect both before and after? Let’s take a look. Reasons for Knee Replacement The primary reason for knee replacement surgery is osteoarthritis which becomes extremely painful. Osteoarthritis involves the breaking down of joint cartilage, which limits movement and causes pain. In many cases, this makes simple tasks like walking or climbing stairs extremely painful. Other forms of  arthritis  can also lead to knee replacement, including rheumatoid arthritis or...

Diabetes increases your risk of potentially serious health complications—including diseases of the eyes—but properly managing your diabetes can help prevent them. Here’s a look at what types of eye complications can occur in people with diabetes and how you can prevent/treat them. Blurred Vision High blood glucose (sugar) levels can cause swelling of tissues in the eyes, which can lead to changes in your vision. Some people experience blurry vision when they alter their diabetes treatment plan, but blurred vision typically goes away once blood sugar levels are back in control. If you do not manage your diabetes well, however, those high blood sugar levels can cause more severe damage to your eyes over time. If you’re experiencing blurred vision as a complication of diabetes, talk to your doctor. S/he can help you create a plan to get your blood glucose back to the target range: 80–130 mg/dl before meals Less than 180 mg/dl one to two hours after starting a meal Glaucoma People with dia...

A persistent ear infection is known as a chronic ear infection. An ear infection that keeps coming back might have the same effects as an ear infection. An Infected middle ear tissue causes discomfort and hearing loss. Infection in the middle ear can result from a blockage in the eustachian tube, which carries fluid out from the ear. When fluid accumulates in the middle ear, it presses against the eardrum. Eardrum ruptures can occur if an infection can worsen rapidly or is not treated. Here is where consulting with an Ear Doctor becomes essential. But before that, check out the symptoms and treatment for this.  Symptoms of Chronic Ear Infection According to the Ent Doctor, chronic ear infection symptoms may be less severe than acute infection. Some of the signs that you could have a persistent ear infection are: ● Pressure in the ear ● Little discomfort ● Drainage of fluid from the ears ● Illness with a mild temperature ● Hearing loss ● Sleeplessness Treatment of Chronic Ear Infect...

What Causes Vertigo? There are different causes of vertigo, including:  Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) – where certain head movements trigger vertigo Migraines – severe headaches Labyrinthitis – inflammation of the inner ear Vestibular Neuronitis – inflammation of the vestibular nerve, which runs into the inner ear and sends messages to the brain that help to control balance Certain medications If you are experiencing vertigo, talk to your primary care provider first. He or she may refer you to a neurologist or an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist. Treatment for Vertigo Some cases of vertigo will improve over time without treatment. However, some cases will last for months, or even years. Common treatments for chronic vertigo include: The Epley maneuver is a series of head movements that are performed to decrease the symptoms of vertigo. To the right is an example of a treatment using the Epley maneuver:  Doctors may also prescribe medicines such as antih...

All men have a gland in their reproductive system called the prostate. The prostate is located below the bladder and in front of the rectum, and its responsibility is to create semen—the fluid that contains sperm. If the prostate swells or becomes inflamed, however, a condition known as prostatitis can develop. This can cause painful urination or trouble urinating, and several other pain- or discomfort-related symptoms. It has several different causes and can be either temporary or recurring. Here’s what you need to know. Symptoms and Complications   Symptoms vary depending on the cause, and they can include: Dysuria: Pain or burning sensation during urination Nocturia: Frequent urination, particularly during the night Bloody or cloudy urine Trouble urinating Feelings of an urgent need to urinate Pain: Could be present in the abdomen, groin, lower back, perineum (area between scrotum and rectum), penis, testicles, or during ejaculation Flu-like symptoms: These are only present in b...

There are a number of injuries possible in the arms and shoulders, ranging all the way from basic tendinitis and pain to serious issues. These conditions can be caused by long-term overuse or single incidents, but they’re often tough to tell apart because there are so many different things that their pain symptoms might be trying to tell us. An example of this in the shoulder is what’s called a SLAP tear – “superior labrum, anterior to posterior.” SLAP tears affect the labrum, which is a ring of tissue around your shoulder socket that keeps your arm attached to your shoulder. In the worst cases, the labrum tears fully. What are some signs of SLAP tears, what are the causes, and how is it treated? Let’s take a look. Symptoms of SLAP Tears Symptoms of SLAP tears can range from mild to severe. A few of the most common ones include: Weakness or disconnected feeling in the shoulder Pain lifting objects Less shoulder strength Aches and pains in areas that are tough to identify specifically D...