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Can GERD be cured? Not entirely, but you can get a hold of it so well that it no longer bothers you. This digestive disorder is often triggered by spicy, fatty, and heavy meals, and with the right treatment, it’s possible to get symptoms under control. In some cases, a heavier hand may be needed through surgery. Even in severe cases, it’s still possible to reduce symptoms and restore your quality of life. Read more about GERD. #GERDAwarenessWeek #GERD #AcidReflux #StoryMD #StoryMDHealth https://str.md/5rYpDA

Noticing a creeping pattern of forgetfulness can be scary. Losing a degree of mental sharpness is par for the course with age, but could it be a sign of Alzheimer’s disease? The progression into this life-changing disorder is often a slow one that takes place over years. All sorts of factors come into play here, but that also means there are actions you can take today to preserve your health in the future. Learn more about Alzheimer’s disease. #AlzheimersDisease #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #StoryMD #StoryMDHealth https://str.md/YnXyv8

One of the looming concerns for any mother undergoing pregnancy is the possibility of preterm labor and all the complications that may follow. Although difficult to predict and variable from person to person, there are verifiable ways in which you can reduce your risk. Getting a hold over these factors will give your baby the best chance at staying the full length of the pregnancy, which is enormously beneficial for their health and development. Read more about preventing preterm labor. #PretermLabor #Preemie #NationalPrematurityAwarenessMonth #StoryMD #StoryMDHealth https://str.md/akE2ZO

A common problem with antibiotic prescriptions is that people don’t bother to finish them once they start to feel better. This is a critical error; not only could your illness come back since it isn’t fully eradicated, but you are also promoting antibiotic resistance

“Blue zones” represent areas across the globe where there are unusually high concentrations of centenarians

Seeing is believing when it comes to diabetic eye disease. This condition is a result of high blood sugar levels running amok for too long, but by the same token, we can prevent or at least manage it by getting this factor under control. Glaucoma and retinopathy are some of the subtypes of diabetic eye disease. They’re certainly not fun, and they are unfortunately a fairly common byproduct of diabetes. Learn how you can prevent yourself from joining the club. #DiabeticEyeDisease #Diabetes #AmericanDiabetesMonth #StoryMD #StoryMDHealth https://str.md/5rwG8w

What if we could take the best nutrition from healthy food sources and put it into a pill? Sounds like an amazing way to prevent disease, but as is often the case, these things are almost never so simple. Nutraceuticals are having a moment, and experts are worried about the highly liberal claims being made by their manufacturers. Quality and safety are other issues since this isn’t as tightly regulated an area as regular pharmaceuticals. Read more about nutraceuticals. #Nutraceuticals #DietarySupplements #StoryMD #StoryMDHealth https://str.md/5rPrGQ

Cancerous mutations can be triggered by every cigarette you smoke. Lung cancer cases are dominated by smokers for obvious reasons, but they’re not alone: a growing number of cases are attributed to non-smokers, and it doesn’t all come down to second-hand smoke exposure. Other pollutants, genetics, and occupational hazards are among the suspects for this increase. Learn more about these factors and how to protect yourself. #LungCancer #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #QuitSmoking #StoryMD #StoryMDHealth https://str.md/YLzGNz

Practically any concoction at the supermarket can have an immune-boosting claim slapped on the label, but the likelihood is that the only thing it’s boosting is sales. Your body, under the right conditions, can do the job just fine, but it’s up to you to support your immune function by following the fundamentals. The quality of your sleep, your dietary vitamin intake, hydration, and more go a long way toward deciding your immunological fate. Optimizing these areas will not only prevent illness, but it will also make you feel fantastic in general — read more. #BoostYourImmuneSystem #ImmuneSystem #StoryMD #StoryMDHealth https://str.md/5rjw7N

Although more famous for its role in peptic ulcers, H. pylori is a notorious bacterium that plays a key role in stomach cancer. The ongoing inflammation of the stomach lining from such an infection can set off a chain of sequences that may result in cancer. What part of the world you live in and what you eat can influence your odds of an H. pylori infection or damaging your stomach. While rates have been declining overall, stomach cancer remains a viable threat unless you take action to prevent it. Read more about stomach cancer and H. pylori. #StomachCancerAwarenessMonth #HPylori #StomachCancer #StoryMD #StoryMDHealth https://str.md/5rZwBp