Your Health

A study by the American Red Cross finds that 8 out of 10 people believe they can swim, but how strong of a swimmer are you? Whether a strong or weak swimmer, it never hurts to take precautions. 

Never be intimidated by going to the office, and it doesn't hurt to be prepared for that first doctors visit. Dr. Brian Mcdonough gives you some tips. 

Forgetting things is normal. However when you forget too many things in a short amount of time or your personality shifts, it may be time to visit your doctor. 

Researchers at the University of Chicago have found a potential link between dementia and a gene that helps repair DNA, which does not work as well in women and may be linked to Alzheimer's. 

We are still learning about the oral medication Paxlovid that helps reduce symptoms of Covid-19, as some people have reported experiencing 'Paxlovid rebound.'

Back pain is bad, but if it is mishandled it can get worse. 

You can have pain in your foot days, weeks or months after a simple injury. If you do, go see your doctor as it may be mores serious then you think.

Do not underestimate finger fractures- they can lead to serious complications in the future. 

Vaccines need to be accepted by the community that needs to be vaccinated. If a mass of people are not vaccinated, vaccines will not work. 

Vaccines will be developed, covid will continue to mutate, but as it mutates the strains will get weaker and weaker. 

On this episode of Your Health, Dr. Brian McDonough talks about the various warning signs of a heart attack. 

Weight gain is something that can happen gradually overtime. Whether you're looking to lose weight or just watch your weight, Dr. McDonough recommends you track your daily physical activity as well as your diet.

Dr. Brian McDonough explains that sometimes quick solutions to symptoms like headaches and colds are not always the best.

One of the biggest lessons we've learned from the pandemic is the importance of washing your hands. 

Dr. Brian McDonough highlights the issue of elder abuse and the different ways that it can occur on this edition of Your Health

Seizures: who's at risk and what do they mean?

Virus mutation are important to understand, especially to break down how vaccines work. 

Dr. Brian McDonough breaks down some misconceptions of the COVID-19 vaccine that are still lingering.

How can violence and crime affect your long term health? Dr. Brian McDonough explores the possibilities.

Your blood pressure is a window into your health, which is why its important to always get it checked.