Preventing Stress
Stress is a normal part of life for everyone. But too much stress can have serious consequences for your health. Some stress is good and can trigger your fight-or-flight mechanism to help you handle emergencies. Everyone responds to stress differently…
Safety Tips for Spring Break
It’s time for Spring Break! Toss the winter coat and head to the beach to enjoy the sun. But REMEMBER these safety tips if you are headed to the beach for fun in the sun! Beach Tips for Families: Children…
Gestational Diabetes
What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops only during pregnancy. Diabetes means your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Your body uses glucose for energy. Too much glucose in your blood…
Daylight Saving – Spring Forward With Ease!
It happens every year, but Daylight Saving Time still manages to catch many people by surprise. Every spring, clocks are pushed forward one hour from 2:00am to 3:00am to start Daylight Saving Time. Even though the clocks change by only…
UAB Medical West’s Sleep Center
Are you sleepy? We would like to introduce you to our Sleep Center here at Med West! Have you ever said?: I have been told that I snore I suddenly wake up gasping for air during the night I have…
Women And Strokes
Understanding Women and Stroke Stroke is the third leading cause of death for women (in comparison, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death for men). Each year 55,000 more women have a stroke than men. Because in general women…
Exercise Yourself to Sleep Better!
Want to fall asleep faster and wake up feeling more rested? Get moving! As little as 10 minutes of aerobic exercise, such as walking or cycling, can dramatically improve the quality of your nighttime sleep, especially when done on a…
Experiencing a Heart Attack
February is Heart Health month, so here is more information to help you keep your heart healthy and beating! A heart attack strikes someone every 43 seconds. Every second of every minute matters if you feel like you are experiencing…
National Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. The good news? It is also one of the most preventable. Making heart-healthy choices, knowing your family health history and the risk factors…