UBMD Blog

  • Exercising with Asthma
    11/6/19
    Participating in high-intensity activities with asthma is possible. Aasha Harish, MD provides tips to ease symptoms.
  • Blood Pressure: How to Treat it with Diet, Exercise and Medications
    11/4/19
    High Blood Pressure is when your blood pressure, the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels, is consistently too high. Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure. Many do not even know they have it. A proper diet, exercising regularly and medication management are different ways blood pressure can be appropriately treated.
  • Pediatric Concussions: Prevention & Symptoms
    10/25/19
    Some concussions children or young athletes experience could be avoided, but not all.
  • Fall & Winter Injury Prevention
    10/23/19
    Fall and winter activities can sometimes lead to injuries. Whether it's your favorite activity or you're trying it for the first time, here are tips to prevent common seasonal injuries.
  • Breast Cancer: Signs & Symptoms
    10/16/19
    Breast cancer usually does not cause pain. As such, it's especially important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Early diagnosis of breast cancer has a better prognosis and may make the treatment easier.
  • What is an Athletic Trainer?
    10/9/19
    Athletic trainers are an integral part of sports teams at all levels, aiding in training, injury prevention and rehabilitation.
  • Cold & Flu Prevention
    10/3/19
    When cold and flu season strike, taking steps to prevent catching both are key. Diana Wilkins, MD provides easy tips you can take to protect yourself from colds or the flu.
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    10/3/19
    Many people mistake experiencing pain while walking as a normal part of aging, but it's not. Leg pain when walking could be an indication of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). Gregory Cherr, MD explains the symptoms of PAD and when you should take leg discomfort seriously.
  • Collaborating for Your Care
    9/18/19
    UBMD Physicians' Group is made up of 18 medical practices connected together — for you. 
  • Preventing Gynecological Cancers - Warning Signs and Preventative Steps
    9/12/19
    Gynecological cancers are any cancers that specifically form within the organs that are unique to women. These diseases can occur at any time or at any age, with risks increasing gradually after age 40. There are many warning signs that could indicate cancer, and a number of preventative steps you can take to help reduce your risk of cancer. Let’s take a closer look at what to know and what to avoid.