Author: Craig Primack MD FACP FAAP MFOMA
Osteoarthritis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Written by: Craig Primack MD FACP FAAP MFOMA
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 32.5 million adults in …
7 Ways to Improve Your “Sleep Hygiene” & Get a Good Night’s Rest
Written by: Craig Primack MD FACP FAAP MFOMA
We all experience periods of better and worse sleep because, well…life. But if you regularly have trouble sleeping, improving your sleep hygiene can help. What Is …
Diabetes: Everything You Need to Know, from Symptoms to Treatment
Written by: Craig Primack MD FACP FAAP MFOMA
Diabetes is very common. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that 38.4 million people in the United States are currently living with diabetes. That’s 11.6 …
Cardiovascular Disease: What Women Need to Know
Written by: Craig Primack MD FACP FAAP MFOMA
Cardiovascular disease, sometimes abbreviated as CVD, is the leading cause of death worldwide. It’s a catchall term for heart problems and problems with your blood vessels. Heart disease …
What is Hypertension? Everything You Need to Know
Written by: Craig Primack MD FACP FAAP MFOMA
Hypertension is a very common condition, affecting about half of all adults in the U.S. But it doesn’t always have symptoms, so about one in three people don’t …
Hypertension: A Guide to Causes, Risk Factors, Prevention & More
Written by: Craig Primack MD FACP FAAP MFOMA
What is Hypertension? Hypertension is a very common condition, affecting about half of all adults in the U.S. But it doesn’t always have symptoms, so about one in …
Dyslipidemia: What It Is & How to Treat It
Written by: Craig Primack MD FACP FAAP MFOMA
Dyslipidemia is when the lipids in your blood are too high or too low. Estimates suggest that 53 percent of adults in the U.S. have lipid abnormalities. Lipids are a …
Overweight vs. Obesity: Do You Really Know the Difference?
Written by: Craig Primack MD FACP FAAP MFOMA
Obesity is a disease characterized by having excessive body fat, increasing a person’s risk for many serious health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, and even …
Fatty Liver Disease: Risk Factors & Treatment Options
Written by: Craig Primack MD FACP FAAP MFOMA
Fatty Liver Disease Fatty liver disease happens when fat builds up in your liver. This can cause damage, inflammation, and other complications. There are two main …
Heart Attacks: What Women Need to Know About Their Risks & Warning Signs
Written by: Craig Primack MD FACP FAAP MFOMA
A heart attack is a potentially life-threatening medical emergency that can lead to cardiac arrest or death. Heart attacks are common, too, with an estimated 805,000 …
