Do you tire out quickly while walking? It is difficult for you to go up stairs without taking a break? Does your heart sometimes race or flutter? This could be a sign that you have atrial fibrillation. Atrial Fibrillation (AFib for short) is a little known electrical problem of the heart that isn’t
Research shows that most of us gain at least a pound between November and January. The problem is the majority of us will not shed that extra holiday pound and after a few high fat and sugary holidays, birthdays, and celebrations, those pounds add up. Gaining weight in adulthood increases the risk
A SUSSEX COUNTY NATIVE, Carrie Lingo returned home after a successful career as a field hockey player for both the U.S. Olympic and U.S. National team. She now leads the Carrie Lingo Team as an associate broker at Jack Lingo, REALTOR®. In addition to her extensive community involvement, she is a
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been found to promote more rapid healing of many types of wounds. From diabetic foot ulcers to jaws damaged by radiation therapy, hyperbaric chambers are becoming more in demand and more regularly used for treatment of non-healing wounds. Many of the patients we see
Beebe Outreach: Big Sign, Little House, Big Impact Holding true to Beebe’s vision to be one of the healthiest counties in the nation, the Population Health team strives to connect with various communities throughout Sussex County. We aim to offer relevant and innovative programs and services that
With the end of February approaching, New Year’s resolutions are already just a memory for many. Among the most popular resolutions are commitments to health and wellness – to get back into an exercise routine, to eat better, and the like. Beebe’s Integrative Health and Population Health teams are
It’s safer and more effective When I was 32, I came down with the viral infection known as shingles. The rash around my chest that lasted for about 10 days was bad enough, but the worst part was the months of pain that followed. My damaged nerves burned at the slightest contact; even a shirt
As medical director of Beebe Healthcare’s Cardiac Surgery Program, I’ve been operating on hearts for more than 40 years. I’ve seen too many patients who learn they have heart disease when they collapse from a heart attack. But an ailing heart gives off warning signs if you stop to listen. And the
Doctor can put internet research in context for you Every day, my patients research their health problems online and bring me their ideas about what might be wrong. Perhaps they’ve lost a little weight, feel tired, and then come to me, convinced that they have a dire ailment. The data they’ve
Out of all the systems of the human body, the hormone-producing glands of the endocrine system may be the least understood. Patients don’t head to their doctor’s office complaining that their adrenal gland isn’t doing its job or because something is wrong with their pineal gland. At the same time
