Preeclampsia: What is it and what causes it?

 Dignity Health Advanced Imaging – Santa Cruz: A new name, same exceptional care

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:10:25 GMT

Radiology Medical Group (RMG) and Dignity Health Dominican Hospital are restructuring their long-standing joint venture, Santa Cruz Comprehensive Imaging, which includes Dominican Breast Center. 

Effective Nov. 1, 2024, RMG facilities will be rebranded as Dignity Health Advanced Imaging – Santa Cruz. This change brings a new name but ensures patients continue to receive the same expert care from the clinicians they know and trust.

Bedtime battles: tips for getting kids to sleep better
Wed, 28 Aug 2024 22:46:41 GMT

Getting enough sleep is critical for overall well-being, especially for children and young adults as their bodies continue to grow. Sheetal Sran, MD a pediatrician with Dignity Health Woodland Clinic, shares helpful tips for parents as they navigate their child’s sleep routine.

Say goodbye to neck and arm pain: Cervical disc replacement explained
Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:44:00 GMT

Living with chronic neck and arm pain can be debilitating. It can affect your sleep, work, and your overall quality of life. But there's good news: if you've tried various treatments for your pain and are still struggling, a cervical disc replacement procedure may be an option for you.

Dr. Michael Cluck, with Dignity Health Medical Group — Merced, specializes in spinal surgery and minimally invasive cervical disc replacement. This procedure can relieve pain, improve your ability to move, and help you get back to doing the things you love. Dr. Cluck performs this procedure at Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center in Merced. We spoke with Dr. Cluck to get answers to common questions about the procedure below.

Family beach day tips: A pediatrician's must-have packing list
Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:53:28 GMT

Parents, we know a lot of planning goes into packing for your family beach day. To ensure your family has a safe summer beach trip, Shi-Ying Chang, CPNP, a certified pediatric nurse practitioner with Dignity Health Medical Group — Inland Empire, shares a helpful packing guide with everything you need to keep your little ones happy and healthy while soaking up the sun and building sandcastles.

What causes warts?
Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:57:15 GMT

Tired of those pesky warts?

Dr. Maulik Dhandha, dermatologist with Dignity Health Woodland Clinic, is here to share the lowdown on wart treatment and how to prevent them from popping up in the first place.

Your Community's Superhero: Urgent Care!
Wed, 05 Jun 2024 19:35:14 GMT

A conversation with with Dr. Roger Hicks, Dignity Health Medical Group — Sierra Nevada

Roger Hicks, MD is the medical director of Dignity Health Medical Group — Sierra Nevada’s urgent care location at 107 Margaret Lane in Grass Valley. He is on the Board of Directors of the College of Urgent Care Medicine and the founding president of California Urgent Care Association.

How stress impacts your physical and mental health (and what you can do about it)
Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:57:33 GMT

Stress affects every facet of our lives and can have a profound impact on our long-term health. It’s important to find healthy ways to cope with stress for our overall well being.

Maybelle Ursales, MD and Alexis Lyon-Claus, LMFT, a behavioral health clinician with Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group share the signs and consequences that stress can have on our physical and mental health, in addition to effective tips for stress management in our everyday lives.

Congratulations to our 2024 PE Vision Award winners
Wed, 01 May 2024 22:08:05 GMT

We are proud to announce our 2024 CommonSpirit Health Physician Enterprise Vision Awards winners for the California Region.

The annual program is intended to recognize and celebrate clinical excellence throughout the Physician Enterprise, which includes our Dignity Health Medical Groups. Anchored in the CommonSpirit Health vision statement, the PE Vision Awards are based on the common goal of providing a “healthier future for all – inspired by faith, driven by innovation, and powered by our humanity.

Preeclampsia: What is it and what causes it?
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:05:13 GMT

Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy and affects approximately 2-4% of pregnancies globally.

It can be concerning to hear you have developed preeclampsia, so we spoke with Phillip Kintner, MD, OB/GYN with Dignity Health Medical Group — Sierra Nevada, who shares insights on this condition. 

Debunking menopause myths
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:10:42 GMT

Despite being a natural stage in a woman’s life, there are many misconceptions about menopause. Lisbeth Chang, MD, an OB/GYN with Dignity Health Medical Group — Northridge, debunks common menopause myths below.

Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy and affects approximately 2-4% of pregnancies globally.

It can be concerning to hear you have developed preeclampsia, so we spoke with Phillip Kintner, MD, OB/GYN with Dignity Health Medical Group — Sierra Nevada, who shares insights on this condition. 

What is preeclampsia and what causes it?
Preeclampsia is persistent high blood pressure during pregnancy or postpartum. If you develop preeclampsia during pregnancy, it can be dangerous for both the mother and the baby. OB/GYNs closely monitor for signs of preeclampsia throughout pregnancy. 

“The exact cause of preeclampsia is unknown, but current thinking is that it may have something to do with abnormal placentation, which is where the placenta attaches in an abnormal location,” explains Dr. Kintner. “This can affect your arteries and your blood flow.” 

There are some things that can increase your risk, including:

• Having certain medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or kidney disease
• Having an autoimmune condition, such as lupus
• Having a family history of preeclampsia, or preeclampsia in a previous pregnancy
• Being pregnant with multiples (twins, triplets, etc.)
• Having a BMI (body mass index) of 35 or more

What are the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia?
“Preeclampsia can be diagnosed after 20 weeks of pregnancy, but there are a variety of warning signs we are looking for during early pregnancy that could point to it,” says Dr. Kintner. “The earlier preeclampsia is diagnosed and monitored, the better the outlook for mother and baby.” 

Signs and symptoms include:

• High blood pressure
• Protein in the urine
• Swelling in the hands, feet, and face
• Headaches
• Blurred vision
• Nausea and vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Shortness of breath

How is preeclampsia treated?
“There is no real treatment for preeclampsia, but it can often be managed with medication and lifestyle changes,” says Dr. Kintner. “If you are at a high risk of developing preeclampsia, you may be advised by your OB/GYN to take a daily dose of aspirin from the 12th week of pregnancy until your baby is born.”

Treatment for preeclampsia may include:

• Medications to lower blood pressure
• Medications to prevent seizures
• A healthy diet, including taking a daily prenatal vitamin
• Regular exercise

How can I prevent preeclampsia?
“There are some causes that are unavoidable, like having a disease or condition that weakens your immune system, or having a family history of preeclampsia. While there is no sure way to prevent preeclampsia, there are some things you can do to reduce your risk,” explains Dr. Kintner. 

These include:

• Getting regular prenatal care
• Ensuring any chronic illness is stabilized and managed
• Eating a healthy diet
• Getting regular exercise
• Managing your weight
• Avoiding alcohol and tobacco smoke
• Monitoring your blood pressure at home if you have any reason to suspect you may develop preeclampsia

If you are pregnant and have any concerns about preeclampsia, you can schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with your OB/GYN or primary care physician. Our “Find a Doctor” tool can help you find a Dignity Health Medical Group provider near you.

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The goal of six-pack abs mainly depends on losing weight by completing exercises that focus on the muscles in the abdominal area

 The goal of six-pack abs mainly depends on losing weight by completing exercises that focus on the muscles in the abdominal area.

By incorporating these exercises into your fitness routine, you can target your abdominal muscles effectively. Remember to maintain proper form and breathing control to maximize the benefits and avoid injury. Consistency and dedication are key to achieving those coveted six-pack abs.

There are dozens of such exercises, including many meant for other major muscle groups but can be modified to include a workout for your abdominal muscles. Here are some major abdominal emphasis exercises.

Crunches

Crunches are done by lying on the floor, either on a mat or not, with your arms crossed in front of your chest. Many people do crunches with their hands behind their heads, but this can create lower back problems due to the pull on the head and neck. A slightly different position is to place your fingertips behind your ears rather than crossing them on your chest. It’s important not to pull on the neck or ears for assistance in rising off the floor. Instead, suck the abdomen back toward the spine and inhale through the nose at the same time. Raise the shoulders toward the knees using only the abdominal muscles. The entire back should not be lifted from the floor, as this is likely to create back strain. No additional benefit to the abdomen is gained by raising the entire torso. The key part of the crunch is the initial flexing of the abdominal muscles as the shoulders are lifted off the floor. As the shoulders clear the floor, exhale through your mouth. Complete the exhalation with a gasp to expel the last of the air from the lungs as your shoulders stay clear of the floor. Lower the shoulders back to the point where the shoulder blade touches the ground while inhaling. It’s important to maintain proper breathing control and muscle flexing to get maximum benefit from crunches

Sit-Ups

Once again, start in a position on the floor with your feet flat and your knees bent. The fingers should be placed behind the ears, or you can cross your arms on your chest. Slowly raise the entire back off the floor while inhaling deeply and exhale as you reverse the move. This exercise can be made more challenging in several ways. For instance, you can do sit-ups from an incline with your head lower than your lower body. You can then add weights on the chest to lift while you are sitting up. Weights can become heavier on an incline bench. The next difficult step can be attained by holding the feet off the ground while doing sit-ups or making a bicycle pedaling motion while doing sit-ups with your legs. These exercises may not be easy but are very beneficial to the abdominal area.

Leg Lifts

Leg lifts begin with the legs straight and the hands at your sides while lying on the floor. Lift both legs up at the same time without bending the knees until the legs are at a ninety-degree angle or as close as possible. Not everyone is flexible enough to reach the ninety-degree angle. Lower the legs as close as possible to the floor without actually touching and repeat several times. Increase the challenge of this exercise by adding weights to the legs while lifting them. Another challenging exercise for improving definition and musculature in the abdomen is to hang from a pull-up bar while lifting both legs to a ninety-degree position. As with most other exercises, try to stay conscious of breathing while slowly doing the routines.

Jackknife Sit-Ups

This exercise begins by lying flat on the floor with the hands at your sides to provide better balance. At the same time, you raise your knees, bring your torso up slowly till the face and knees meet. Return slowly to the original position while in full control of the movement. The jackknife name comes from the natural tendency of the legs to bend at the knee with the feet dropping to the hips presenting the shape of a jackknife. The difficulty level of this position can be increased by holding a weight between the feet while performing the sit-ups.

V-Ups

This exercise begins with you on your back on the floor with the arms extended over your head. Bring both legs and torso up at the same time without bending the knees or the arms. Keep the pace slow and steady and reach for your feet with your extended hands at the top of the arc. If possible, try to touch your feet, but this move can be tricky until your level of flexibility increases. As with other exercises, adding weight between the feet increases the difficulty level.

Best Google Font to use for SEO

Google Fonts can depend on several factors such as the project type, audience, and design goals. However, here are some highly versatile and popular Google Fonts that are widely regarded as excellent choices which can help your SEO

Sans-Serif Fonts:

1. Roboto

A modern, geometric sans-serif with a friendly appearance, suitable for a wide range of applications.

   

2. Open Sans

 Clean and legible, designed for excellent readability across various screen sizes.

3. Montserrat

 Inspired by old posters and signs from the Montserrat neighborhood of Buenos Aires, it has a distinct, modern feel.

Serif Fonts:

1. Merriweather

 Designed for on-screen reading, Merriweather has a warm and inviting serif style that makes it great for long blocks of text.

2. Lora

 A serif font that is elegant and well-suited for body text in both print and web contexts.

3. Libre Baskerville

 Based on the American Type Founders’ Company’s Baskerville from 1941, it has a classic and timeless appearance.

Display/Decorative Fonts:

1. Pacifico

 A fun and casual script font that adds personality and flair to headings and logos.

2. Oswald

 Inspired by the classic gothic typeface styles, Oswald is bold and impactful, ideal for headlines and posters.

3. Lobster

A script font that is bold and attention-grabbing, perfect for adding a touch of informality and charm.

Modern Fonts:

1. Poppins

Geometric sans-serif with excellent readability, ideal for both display and text use.

2. Inter

A highly legible sans-serif with a clean and modern design, suitable for a variety of digital applications.

3. Archivo

 A sans-serif typeface family, suitable for headlines and other large-scale applications.

Script Fonts:

1. Great Vibes

 An elegant script font that adds sophistication and style, perfect for invitations and upscale designs.

2. Dancing Script

 A lively and casual script font that conveys a sense of energy and movement.

3. Sacramento

A contemporary, monolinear script font that is clean and elegant, ideal for headings and logos.

How to Choose

When choosing a Google Font, consider the mood and tone of your project. Sans-serif fonts are typically more modern and clean, while serif fonts can convey a sense of tradition or elegance. Script fonts are great for adding a personal touch or informality, while display fonts are ideal for attention-grabbing headlines or logos.

Always test how a font looks in your specific design context and ensure it remains readable across different devices and screen sizes. Google Fonts offers a wide variety of options, so take your time to explore and find the font that best suits your needs!