Ritabelle Fernandes, MD | Oct 1, 2013 | Articles, Health, October - November 2013
Caregivers often are so busy caring for others that they tend to neglect their own emotional, physical and spiritual health. Caregiver stress can be particularly damaging since it is a long-term challenge. Caregiving can be overwhelming at times and if this stress is...
Ritabelle Fernandes, MD | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Health
Cholesterol is a type of fat which occurs naturally in the body. It has both good and bad effects on the body. The body uses cholesterol to make hormones and to build and maintain nerve cells. However, when the body has too much cholesterol deposits of fat called...
Ritabelle Fernandes, MD | Jun 1, 2012 | Articles, Health, June - July 2012
Insomnia is defined as having trouble falling or staying asleep. Insomnia affects 1 in 3 adults every year in the United States. Fifty percent of people over 65 years have various sleeping disorders. It can be transient, acute or chronic. Acute insomnia is brought on...
Ritabelle Fernandes, MD | Apr 1, 2012 | Articles, Health
Watching your kids or grandchildren play hard in a team sport can be a lot of fun. It’s great to be involved and to be a source of encouragement. It’s equally important to keep them safe while playing high-contact sports and to know when they should take a break. A...
Ritabelle Fernandes, MD | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Health
Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by high levels of blood sugar. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25.8 million children and adults in the United States, or 8.3% of the population, have diabetes. Of this number, 7 million are...
Ritabelle Fernandes, MD | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, Health, October - November 2011
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system. The prostate is located just below the bladder, where urine is stored. The prostate also surrounds the urethra, the canal through which urine passes out of the body. It is common for...
Ritabelle Fernandes, MD | Aug 1, 2011 | Articles, August - September 2011, Health
Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints. Osteoarthritis is the commonest form of arthritis. It is also known as degenerative joint disease. According to the Arthritis Foundation, this chronic disease affects more than 27 million Americans. More than half the...
