Tag: Health

The thyroid gland, located at the base of the neck below the Adam’s apple, is small in size but plays a critical role in many of the body’s systems.  “Thyroid hormones help the body use energy, stay warm and keep the brain, heart, muscles and other organs working appropriately,” says Myrto Eliades, MD, an endocrinologist with INTEGRIS Endocrinology in Oklahoma...

For magicians, their fascinations with abracadabra and all things magic stem from a variety of channels.  Brian Bailey, the owner of Top Hat Magic and Fun Shop in Tulsa, has been into magic since 1978. He loved to watch his uncle perform magic tricks. Then, two local magic shop owners helped him learn enough magic to put a show together,...

Head-To-Toe-Health The Brain Genetic Testing for Epilepsy In the U.S., approximately three million adults and more than 450,000 children have epilepsy, a brain disorder that causes seizures, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  “Epilepsy is diagnosed when someone has had two or more seizures without a reversible provoking factor, such as hypoglycemia,” says Cherie Herren, MD, an epileptologist/neurologist at Oklahoma...

By Aisha Patterson and Sarah Teague Aisha Patterson During the summer of 2020, I was breastfeeding my 4 month old son when I felt a lump. I breastfed all four of my children, so I assumed it was a clogged milk duct and I ignored it; I told myself that I would get it checked out when I was done breastfeeding.  Four...

Never Too Late to Learn The senior years are about staying sharp and spending your free time on what interests you. Local colleges and universities help level-up that learning while introducing students to others interested in the same topic. Tulsa Community College offers non-credit, continuing education classes at a discount for students over 55. Offerings include topics such as do-it-yourself landscape...

“The best way to be prepared for a medical emergency is to have the basic training,” explains Kali DeYager, an instructor at Heartland CPR in Oklahoma City. “We highly recommend that everyone know CPR. In fact, we are so passionate about this that we offer a free first aid and CPR course every quarter.” Heartland CPR offers classes for lay...

According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, nearly one million U.S. adults are living with multiple sclerosis (MS) – double the amount originally estimated by the MS Society.  “Multiple sclerosis is an immune-mediated disease of the nervous system,” says Nidhiben Anadani, M.D., a neurologist with OU Health Physicians in Oklahoma City. “It commonly affects young females.” With MS, the body’s immune...

Most people experience anxiety from time to time, but for some, it’s a regular occurrence that interferes with daily life.  Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is typically characterized by a difficulty to control worry on more days than not for at least six months, with the presence of three or more symptoms. “For this disorder the key word is ‘generalized,’” says Lee...

Teeth and Gums: The Basics Healthy teeth and gums allow you to share a smile with confidence and can affect your overall health. For the best advice on good dental hygiene, Michael C. Fling, DDS, and Cama D. Cord, DDS, with OKC Dental Arts share their top tips. Consistency and Technique Matter Brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a day. Electric...

A voidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a relatively new diagnosis of disordered eating, says physician Amy Middleman, chief of adolescent medicine at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health in OKC.  “It was first included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) in 2013,” she says. “While commonly reported among children and adolescents, adults can present with...