Bay Medical and Wellness Center Blog

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Traditional cardiovascular risk calculators typically use age, cholesterol level, smoking status, and other factors to estimate heart disease risk. But they may underestimate or overestimate risk in many patients.  Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Score provides more personalized risk stratification.

At Bay Medical and Wellness Center, we believe in using the latest tools to provide personalized, preventative care. In this article, I’ll explain what a calcium score is, how it works, and why it may be one of the most important tests to help assess your risk for future heart disease.

Type 2 diabetes is a significant problem. Over 37 million people live with diabetes in the US, and over 90% of them have type 2 diabetes. A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes can be scary or overwhelming, but there is hope. Whether you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes (by measuring hemoglobin A1c level) or have been told you are at risk for developing diabetes, it is entirely possible to prevent or reverse type 2 diabetes.

Weight loss, when attained through a combination of healthy diet and regular physical activity, offers an exceptional arsenal of benefits for managing and reducing the risk of various comorbidities or chronic conditions. Obesity is a common denominator in numerous health complications, including type 2 diabetes, heart diseases, stroke, certain types of cancer, and even mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.