Thanks to apps, text chains, and Google search results, it’s tempting to forego your annual appointment with a primary care physician (PCP). However, a long-standing relationship with your PCP is one of the best things you can do for your health! In today’s blog post, …
Earlier this month, we began our checklist for a healthy summer with tips for water, beach, and camping safety. In today’s blog post, let’s continue by covering picnic, grilling, and firework safety as well as protection from mosquitoes and ticks. Need something fun to do …
Although summer doesn’t officially begin until June 22nd, school is already out at schools across the country — which means it’s time for fun in the sun! In today’s blog post, I want to provide you with your checklist for a healthy summer, covering water, …
In 1949, Mental Health America designated May as Mental Health Month with a goal of encouraging everyone to better understand the importance of mental health. Your mental health refers to your emotional, social, and psychological wellness. This year, the theme is Look Around, Look Within …
You often hear about the challenges of losing weight, but keeping it off can be just as tricky. Healthy weight management is about more than what you eat. It’s about long-term lifestyle changes that become habits. As we prepare for the upcoming summer months, let’s …
In part one of this blog series, we looked at various types of thyroid disease and considered potential causes. In part two, let’s explore symptoms, risk factors, and diagnosis of as well as treatment options for the health condition. First, let’s consider common symptoms of …
Your thyroid gland is a small organ located in the front of the neck. It produces hormones that play numerous roles, including controlling your metabolism. If your thyroid makes too much or too little of these important hormones, it can negatively impact your entire body. …
Have you ever had a cold that just wouldn’t go away? It was most likely a sinus infection, or inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, which are the cavities within the bones of your nose. A thin membrane that produces mucus lines the sinuses. Normally, the …
I have a stuffy nose and a cough, but is it allergies or a cold? Chances are, that thought has crossed your mind. After all, the symptoms of both are similar. Unfortunately, the ways to relief are not, which means it’s important to know the …
Did you know your bones are made of living tissue? In order for them to stay strong, your body continuously breaks down old bone and replaces it with new bone. If your body can no longer keep up with this process, osteoporosis occurs and causes …