Summer conditioning and fall practices can expose young athletes to dangerous heat. Sports medicine physician Andrew Young, M.D., explains the symptoms families and coaches should never ignore.
High blood pressure affects nearly half of all adults in the United States, yet most people don't know what it feels like until something goes wrong. Symptoms are easy to dismiss. They might involve a headache, some dizziness, maybe a little nausea, but in some cases, those same signs point to something far more serious. When is blood pressure too high? INTEGRIS Health is helping patients recognize dangerous high blood pressure symptoms and act fast.
You blame the pollen. You blame the dry air, the dog, the change of seasons. Weeks slip by, and the cough hangs around, rattling through your chest at the worst moments. Most coughs fade once a cold or allergy flare-up runs its course. Learn more from INTEGRIS Health’s guide to when a chronic cough is something you shouldn’t ignore. A cough that drags on past a few weeks can signal something deeper than a stuffy nose.
Patients frequently ask doctors at INTEGRIS Health, “Is peanut butter bad for cholesterol?” It makes sense to wonder about a food so rich and creamy. Many of us grew up eating it every day. Now, as adults, we worry about our cardiovascular health. Let us look at the facts and figure out if this pantry staple helps or hurts your lipid levels.
Claims about peptides abound online these days. Their purported health benefits range from weight loss and glowing skin to anti-aging and anti-inflammatory effects, to name a few. But what are peptides and how do you separate facts from advertising? Finding reliable guidance from INTEGRIS Health on peptides is entirely possible without wading through dense medical jargon. You deserve straightforward answers about how these microscopic compounds actually influence your biology and whether they live up to the lofty claims made by healthcare marketers.
As families prepare for back-to-school routines, fall sports, holiday planning and year-end commitments, INTEGRIS Health encourages community members to prioritize their health by scheduling preventive screenings and annual wellness visits now.
You might have seen the term trending on social media or discussed in recent health news, but many people still find themselves asking the experts at INTEGRIS Health a simple question: What is POTS? It is a complex condition affecting the autonomic nervous system, often leaving individuals feeling lightheaded, dizzy or faint simply by standing. While the symptoms can feel overwhelming and sometimes debilitating, understanding the mechanics of this syndrome is the vital first step toward reclaiming your quality of life.
Colon cancer can develop quietly. Many people feel completely well, have no pain, no bleeding and no change in bowel habits — and still have precancerous polyps or early colorectal cancer. That is exactly why screening matters. Screening gives physicians the opportunity to find cancer earlier, when treatment is more effective, and in many cases, to prevent cancer by finding and removing precancerous polyps before they become dangerous. Colorectal cancer remains one of the most important preventable cancers in the United States. The good news is that patients have more screening options than ever.
With many areas of Oklahoma reaching peak summer temperatures, the INTEGRIS Health Heart Hospital and the American Heart Association (AHA) are preaching prevention. It’s not something many people think about, but temperatures over 100 or even temperatures in the 80s with high humidity can cause a dangerous heat index that can be hard on the heart.
With the relentless pace of modern life, stress and anxiety have become pervasive challenges affecting millions. Coping with these pressures necessitates a holistic approach to well-being, and one natural solution that has gained widespread attention is ashwagandha.
This ancient adaptogenic herb, rooted in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, has been lauded for its potential to alleviate stress and anxiety. The use of ashwagandha has vast scientific evidence, and practical applications in managing stress and anxiety.
