Maintaining a healthy weight is essential for your overall health and well-being. Yet, for many people, weight management feels like an uphill battle. Finding a sustainable approach may seem overwhelming with so much conflicting information about diets, exercise routines, and lifestyle changes. Whether you’re aiming to lose weight, gain weight, or maintain your current weight, […]
As women approach midlife, they experience a range of physical and hormonal changes. Two key stages in this process are perimenopause and menopause. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they actually refer to different phases, each with its own set of symptoms and effects on health. Understanding the differences between perimenopause and menopause is
Men encounter a range of health challenges that are often preventable or manageable with awareness and proactive care. While some risks are influenced by genetics, many stem from lifestyle choices and environmental factors. By understanding these risks and taking action to prevent them, men can enjoy healthier, longer lives. Below are five of the most
The prostate is a small gland that plays a significant role in male reproductive health. Located just below the bladder, it produces seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm. While small in size, the prostate can become a source of major health concerns, particularly as men age. Conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common medical conditions that affect millions of people each year. These infections can cause uncomfortable symptoms like pain during urination, frequent urges to urinate, and lower abdominal discomfort. However, not all urinary symptoms indicate a UTI. Other conditions, ranging from mild to severe, may mimic the symptoms of a UTI.
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that impacts millions of people around the world. It causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. While asthma is most often linked to lung problems, there’s growing concern about its connection to other health issues, such as
While COVID may have grabbed the headlines over the past few years, the flu is still making its most unwelcome annual rounds. Pre-COVID, rates of flu ranged between 29-41 million cases each year in the United States. Since flu season is upon us, our team at Michael Bazel, M.D., with three greater Los Angeles area locations, wants to
Your family’s health, as well as your own, rarely keeps a nice and tidy schedule — one in which you and your primary care provider are both available whenever something crops up. And health issues do crop up, some of which need more immediate attention.In these cases, you’re likely wondering whether to head to the
Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s Eve — there’s no shortage of reasons why families gather together at the end of the year. And you’re looking forward to your own holiday celebrations, so you want everything to go as smoothly as possible. Unfortunately, holidays can also be rife with accidents and illnesses you want to do
Most of us experience heart palpitations — often quite regularly. Perhaps your heart pounds after you climb a few flights of stairs or skips a beat when something frightens you. These are everyday occurrences that can make you aware of your own heartbeat. But what about when these sensations come on for no reason? Is