What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell’s, health series Beyond Clinical Walls, reviews Seasonal Affective Disorder also known as SAD.

The Winter Blue is a common term for the mild depression people feel during the cold season.  The clinical term is Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD.  While normally not a serious issue the impacts of SAD can vary from person to persona and in some situations can be a serious condition.  Check out this video for more information.

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Heart Attack Symptoms for Women

Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell’s, health series Beyond Clinical Walls, reviews the heart attack symptoms for women in honor of heart health month.

Often heart health and heart disease are viewed as male problems.  However, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States as well.  People are usually familiar with the symptoms of a male heart attack, like chest pain and arm numbness but women often have different symptoms completely.  Its important to understand the symptoms that women face to help insure you can identify a heart event and can seek immediate help.  It could save your life.  Do not miss this critical video on heart disease.

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Signs of Dementia

Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell’s, health series Beyond Clinical Walls, reviews the warning signs of Dementia.

Dementia can be an awful disease that can impact anyone at any age.  It can rob someone of their personality, their relationships and their joy in life.  It is important to understand the warning signs of dementia to help initiate care as quickly as possible in the unfortunate event that you are impacted by Dementia.  Do not miss this critical video and the important information it shares.

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Extend Your Life

Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell’s, health series Beyond Clinical Walls, reviews a recent study that could extend your life.

A recent study by Harvard TH Chan shows 5 healthy life style habits that could extend your life by more than 10 years!  Your health is your most prized possession and it is critical to take the time to focus on your health to insure the best quality of life you can.  Check out this great video to learn more about these life extending habits.

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Please Learn CPR

Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell’s, health series Beyond Clinical Walls, takes time to ask everyone to “Please Learn CPR.”

CPR is a critical medical maneuver that almost anyone can learn and successfully execute to save lives.  Please take a minute to watch this video that expresses the importance of learning CPR to help save the lives.

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Black patients treated different for hypertension?

Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell’s, health series Beyond Clinical Walls, discusses, why are black patients treated different for hypertension?

Dr. BCW provides helpful information from Beyond Clinical Walls  as she reviews how black patients are treated different for hypertension and how this treatment impacts the health outcomes for black patients in a negative way.  If you aren’t aware of race based medicine, check this video out for some helpful information.

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Hangover Cures, Truth or Myth?

Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell’s, health series Beyond Clinical Walls, discusses common hangover cures and determines if they are truth or myth.

Dr. BCW provides helpful information from Beyond Clinical Walls  as she reviews some common hangover cures as we head into the new year.  She reviews the “cures” and determines if they are truth or myth.  Of course the best cure is prevention but lear more by watching this fun video to ring in the new year.

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How can a doctor help with New Year’s Resolutions?

Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell’s, health series Beyond Clinical Walls, discusses New Year’s Resolutions.  Did you know that doctors can help with New Year’s Resolutions?

Dr. BCW provides helpful information from Beyond Clinical Walls  to remind those who might be considering New Year’s Resolutions, related to improving health that family medicine practitioners can be a great asset to developing, evaluating and sticking to health goals.  So if you didn’t know a doctor help with New Year’s Resolutions, than watch this helpful video to find out more.

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Mental Health Reminder

Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell’s, series Beyond Clinical Walls, reminds us to remember the importance of mental health.

Dr. BCW provides a helpful reminder from Beyond Clinical Walls to remember the importance of mental health.  The recent news of Stephen “tWitch” Boss’s passing is an important reminder to everyone that even though someone might be showing all positive signs on the outside, in front of others, it is possible they are dealing with serious mental concerns in their private life.  Please remember to check in with those you love.

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Hair Straightener Causes Cancer?

As part of Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell’s, health series Beyond Clinical Walls, discusses, a recent study that suggests that hair straightener causes cancer.

Dr. BCW provides helpful information from Beyond Clinical Walls to review a recent study that shows a link between hair straightener and cancer.  This is an important study especially for those that use chemical hair straighteners, which are predominantly used in the black community to better adhere to public beauty standards.  Watch this video and review the study.

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