Valley Health Magazine

By Robert Boydston, D.C

Fibromyalgia has become a very popular topic these days. It is likely that you know somebody who suffers with this condition. Despite the fact that more people are becoming aware, fibromyalgia continues to be misunderstood by doctors and patients alike.

By Cindy Cervantes, NP/PA

Except during the 1918 flu pandemic, cardiovascular disease has been the No. 1 killer in the United States every year for more than a century.

Of all the people who die of heart attacks, about half die within the first hour after the onset of signs and symptoms. It is important to learn as much as possible of the number one killer and become proactive about your health.

Smoking is one of the rare things in life when it’s OK to be a quitter. If you smoke, you’re likely used to hearing people tell you why you should quit – to decrease your risk of smoking-related diseases including lung cancer, to create a healthier environment for those around you, to live a longer and healthier life … and the list goes on.