When most people think about healthcare, they think about the time they spend with their provider during an office visit. But what happens between those appointments? For patients living with multiple chronic conditions, that’s often when the biggest challenges arise. Questions about medications. New symptoms. Difficulty managing treatment plans. Coordinating care between specialists. Making sense […]
By: Karen Schwartz, DNP, WHNP-BC For decades, many of us were taught that the primary reason to exercise was to lose weight or become thinner. “Burn calories.” “Lose inches.” “Get bikini ready.” While those messages were well-intentioned, they unintentionally overshadowed the greatest benefit of exercise: helping us live longer, healthier lives. Today, research tells a […]
Understanding Migraine Symptoms, Triggers, and Treatment Options Most people experience headaches from time to time. A stressful week, poor sleep, dehydration, allergies, or even too much screen time can all leave you reaching for pain relievers. Migraines are different. A migraine is not simply a severe headache. It is a neurological condition that can affect […]
By Nicolas Chronos, MD, FACC, FESC , Karen Schwartz, DNP, WHNP-BC and Dr. Phoebe Sahawneh, PharmD Understanding the Importance of Magnesium for Your Health Magnesium may not get as much attention as vitamins like D or B12, but it plays a critical role in nearly every major system in the body. From supporting heart health […]
By Dr. Eric Silver and Karen Schwartz, DNP, WHNP-BC A Conversation on Osteoporosis and Women’s Health It usually does not start with a diagnosis. It starts with something small. Maybe your back feels a little different. Maybe your posture has changed over time. Maybe someone mentions you seem a little shorter than you used to […]
By Dr. Nicolas Chronos and Karen Schwartz, DNP, WHNP-BC From Dr. Nicolas Chronos In cardiology, one of the most important shifts we have made in recent years is recognizing that women’s heart health does not always follow the same patterns we see in men. Stress, hormonal changes, and conditions like microvascular disease often present differently, […]
By Nicolas Chronos, MD, FACC, FESC April is Stress Awareness Month, and it serves as an important reminder that stress is not just an emotional experience. It is a physiological process that can affect nearly every organ system in the body. In many ways, stress has become part of the background noise of modern life. […]
By Kenneth Sternberg, DO, FACC March is DVT Awareness Month, and it is an important reminder that leg symptoms should never be brushed aside. Many people assume leg swelling, heaviness, cramping, or visible veins are simply part of getting older or standing too much. Sometimes those symptoms are related to chronic venous disease. But in […]
By Nicolas Chronos, MD, FACC, FESC When most people think about improving their health, they think about exercise, nutrition, or weight loss. Very few people say, “I need to work on my sleep.” And yet, in my years of caring for patients, I have found that sleep may be one of the most powerful and […]
By Dr. Nicolas Chronos & Susan Leighty, NP A Message from Dr. Nicolas Chronos February is recognized nationwide as a time to focus on cardiovascular health. It serves as an important reminder that caring for your heart is one of the most impactful investments you can make in your long-term well-being. At Lake Country Medical […]