Here at Go Imaging, we are all about education, and the truth is that there are a lot of misconceptions about many aspects of health. One such subject that comes under fire a lot in health-related news, is sugar consumption. Is sugar bad for you? Should you switch to artificial sweeteners? Are they both evil?… Read More »
One of the more frustrating ailments plaguing people today is lower back pain. Blame it on our sedentary lifestyle, or blame it on the fact we don’t get enough physical exercise. In fact, you could blame low back pain on a number of things. Regardless of the cause, it’s a frequent issue that brings many… Read More »
It’s a debate that comes up every single year. To get a flu shot, or not to get a flu shot? In this post, we’ll cover many of the things you need to know about flu vaccinations including the pros and cons of flu vaccinations, complications that can occur, and much more. Isn’t the flu… Read More »
Breathe easy! November is dedicated to lung health in that both COPD Awareness and Lung Cancer Awareness are observed this month. It’s sad but true, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Today, we’ll talk… Read More »
November is Bladder Health month, and whether you have ever suffered from bladder problems, or know someone who has, you know how troublesome bladder issues can be. The goal of Bladder Health Month is to connect, educate, and empower individuals across the United States to get the facts related to bladder issues such as underactive… Read More »
GO Imaging is proud to co-sponsor the October 28 Houston Half Marathon! We’re so excited for the upcoming event, that we wanted to offer some of our best tips for staying healthy before, during and after any race. Before Race Day If you’re reading this the day before the race, the main things you can… Read More »
Improving Lung Health This Respiratory Care Week (Oct 21-27) Respiratory Care Week is recognized as the week of October 21 to 27 annually. The event was created to raise awareness for improving lung health around the world. In honor of this week, below you’ll find some lung facts, as well as ideas for improving your… Read More »
Bone and Joint Action Week is a national event held annually October 12 to 20. The week focuses on raising awareness for the prevention and treatment of back pain, osteoporosis, and arthritis. Here at GO Imaging, we understand that education is one of the best ways to help the public prevent a plethora of medical… Read More »
Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent type of dementia. Research has determined that people who develop this condition accumulate two particular proteins in their brain: plaques (amyloid-beta) and tangles (tau). As these proteins increase, brain cells die, progressively affecting cognitive ability. Historically, the medical profession has relied heavily on neuropsychological symptoms to diagnose Alzheimer’s. The… Read More »
A migraine headache is not your typical kind of pain. People who experience migraines know them well because the symptoms tend to occur often enough to cause a sense of hyper-alertness to sensations like light and sound sensitivity and a slight feeling of nausea. A migraine is more of a pounding headache that lasts for… Read More »
