Everyday Health & Wellness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as part of this annual campaign, our goal is to increase understanding and educate our patients about breast cancer, screening, and prevention.
What are Shingles
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Shingles are a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Shingles are caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles are caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Decades after having chicken pox, the virus may reactivate as shingles.
Reducing Heartburn
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The symptoms and causes can vary greatly for every individual, but heartburn can be almost completely preventable with the proper lifestyle modifications and tricks.
What is Celiac Disease?
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Celiac is a chronic digestive and autoimmune disorder that is triggered by ingesting gluten and causes damage to the small intestine. Celiac disease is also called celiac sprue, coeliac disease, non-tropical sprue, and gluten-sensitive enteropathy. If you have celiac disease and you eat gluten, your immune system sees gluten as a threat and reacts by…
July is National UV Safety Month
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Each July we take the time to try to raise awareness about the danger of Ultraviolet (UV) rays and encourage our patients to take steps to protect their skin and eyes. Here we will learn what UV radiation is, where it comes from, why UV exposure can be harmful, and how to protect yourself from…
Get Moving to Celebrate Older Americans Month
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May is Older Americans Month and you can get moving and celebrate by being active. We all know that exercising and staying active is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. In addition to helping us to stay at our optimal weight, an active lifestyle also improves heart health, increases bone strength, adds to better…
Important Health Screenings for Women Over 40
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Annual appointments with your primary care doctor are important. Yearly exams and tests can help find problems before they start, or at early stages when they are easier to treat. While some health screenings are important no matter what age or gender you are, such as blood pressure and cholesterol tests, for women over 40…
How to Keep Your Family Healthy on Vacation
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If you’re a parent, you already know that traveling with a sick child is no fun. There are things you can do to reduce your chances of having an illness ruin your trip. Here are 8 tips for keeping your family healthy on vacation. Prepare for Healthy Travel Check the travel requirements and recommendations for…
