Prediabetes: The Warning Sign You Shouldn’t Ignore

                    Imagine this scenario. You are in your 30s. You feel healthy. You exercise occasionally, go to work, take care of your family, and live your life without any major health concerns. You have no obvious symptoms. No reason to think that anything is wrong. Then, slowly, something changes. You begin feeling … Read more

High Blood Pressure and Surgery: What Every Patient Should Know

                    According to the American Heart Association (AHA), hypertension (high blood pressure) is generally defined as a blood pressure reading of 130/80 mmHg or higher. But what exactly is blood pressure, and why does it matter? Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of your arteries—the blood … Read more