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Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Avoid Hypertension
Hypertension affects millions of Americans, increasing their risks of heart attack, stroke, and other serious health issues. The good news: These simple lifestyle changes could help prevent hypertension and its complications.
Dec 1st, 2024

Your Annual Flu Shot Is More Important Than Ever
Cold and flu season is upon us once again. A time when viruses and bacteria can make you miserable. All the more reason to be informed about the importance or preventive treatments like flu shots.
Sep 1st, 2024

Why You Shouldn't Ignore Chronic Joint Pain
You may think you can manage chronic joint pain on your own, but over time, it can lead to joint instability, increased weakness, greater pain, and complications. Here’s what to do about chronic joint pain and how we can help.
Jul 19th, 2024

What’s Causing My Child to Get Recurrent Ear Infections?
Ear infections occur frequently in children due to their developing anatomy. Despite their common occurrence, there’s always a potential for complications. Understanding your child's condition can help ensure they receive appropriate treatment.
Jun 17th, 2024

How to Control COPD
If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or are caring for someone who does, it’s important to manage the disease to keep it under control. The good news is there’s a lot you can do to control COPD. Read on to learn more.
Apr 1st, 2024
8 Factors that Are Contributing to Your High Blood Pressure

8 Factors that Are Contributing to Your High Blood Pressure
Though there are some unavoidable risk factors for hypertension such as age or genetics, simple lifestyle changes can help keep you within a normal range. Let’s take a look at the factors that contribute to your high blood pressure.
Mar 1st, 2024

8 Lifestyle Habits to Support Healthy Joints as You Age
Joint pain might seem like a “natural” part of aging, but it’s not. In fact, taking some important steps now could help significantly reduce your risks of having sore joints in the future. Here’s what to do — starting now.
Feb 1st, 2024
The Dangers of High Blood Pressure

The Dangers of High Blood Pressure
You might not feel any different with high blood pressure, but that doesn’t mean damage isn’t being done. High blood pressure is known as the silent killer and is incredibly dangerous. Find out how and, most importantly, how to combat it.
Sep 1st, 2023
What Is a Patient-Centered Care Plan for Chronic Care?

What Is a Patient-Centered Care Plan for Chronic Care?
Patient-centered care shifts the focus from the disease and its treatment to the patient and their preferences. Here, learn how a patient-centered care plan can help you manage your chronic medical issues for better overall health and wellness.
Aug 1st, 2023
What Signs Should a Prediabetic Look for?

What Signs Should a Prediabetic Look for?
Type 2 diabetes is a major health crisis facing the United States today. Those who develop Type 2 diabetes pass through a stage called prediabetes, when it’s possible to delay or even prevent the onset of diabetes.
Jul 4th, 2023
Is There Any Way to Reverse High Blood Pressure?

Is There Any Way to Reverse High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure affects millions of Americans, and while there’s no cure, there are steps you can take to manage it and prevent complications. Here’s what you can do to help keep your blood pressure within a healthy range.
May 9th, 2023
What Your Routine Blood Work Can Tell You

What Your Routine Blood Work Can Tell You
It’s common for your doctor to order a blood test during a well visit. Often a preventive step, routine blood work can also follow up on existing conditions. There’s no single blood test but rather a “menu” of tests for various conditions.
Feb 2nd, 2023
5 Things You're Doing that Exacerbate Your Lower Back Pain

5 Things You're Doing that Exacerbate Your Lower Back Pain
“Oh, my aching back!” is a cliché for a reason — it happens to everyone, and it makes you want to scream. Lots of things can cause back pain, but you may be doing some ordinary things that are making your back pain even worse. Here are five of them.
Jan 1st, 2023

Understanding Your Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
Living with multiple sclerosis can be difficult, but with the proper care, many patients live full lives. Learn more to understand your diagnosis and how medication, lifestyle adjustments, and more can help.
Dec 1st, 2022
5 Common Signs of an Ear Infection

5 Common Signs of an Ear Infection

About half of children will have at least one ear infection before their second birthday, and identifying the problem can be tricky since they’re unable to communicate well verbally. So here, we look at some telltale signs of an ear infection.
Nov 2nd, 2022
What Can Help My Sciatica?

What Can Help My Sciatica?
Sciatica is a painful condition that makes it difficult to perform simple tasks. When you have sciatica, it seems like you’ll never find relief. But there are treatments that can help. Keep reading to learn more about which one may be best for you.
Oct 1st, 2022
Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid of Prostate Exams

Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid of Prostate Exams
Prostate exams are an important part of every man’s health care as he gets older. Although the test takes just moments, it involves a digital rectal exam, and that might make you nervous. See why getting a prostate exam doesn’t have to be a big deal.
Sep 1st, 2022
The Link Between High Stress Levels and High Blood Pressure

The Link Between High Stress Levels and High Blood Pressure
About one in three adults in the United States have high blood pressure, or hypertension - that’s about 75 million adults. Stressful situations can cause a spike in blood pressure, but does that mean there’s a link between stress and hypertension?
Aug 1st, 2022
Can My Type 2 Diabetes Be Reversed?

Can My Type 2 Diabetes Be Reversed?
Any new diagnosis at the doctor’s office is cause for doing research and exploring your treatment options. There are plenty of treatment strategies out there for Type 2 diabetes, but can you get rid of it entirely?
Jul 1st, 2022
My Pap Smear Results Were Abnormal—What Now?

My Pap Smear Results Were Abnormal—What Now?
A Pap smear is just a routine screening, until the results come back “abnormal.” An abnormal result is NOT a diagnosis of cancer, but it may warrant further evaluation. Read on to learn the next steps to ensure your health.
May 1st, 2022
Adopt These Lifestyle Habits to Prevent Diabetes

Adopt These Lifestyle Habits to Prevent Diabetes
On average, most Americans have lifestyle habits that are not healthy, with one out of every ten suffering from diabetes. You can begin now adopting lifestyle habits to prevent this chronic disease before it takes hold and alters your life forever.
Apr 1st, 2022
Why Is it Dangerous To Have High Blood Pressure

Why Is it Dangerous To Have High Blood Pressure
Chronic high blood pressure can spell trouble for your heart and overall health. Fortunately, you can take steps to lower your numbers. Read on to learn more about this silent killer and what you can do about it.
Mar 1st, 2022
Should I Come in for Acute Care or Head to the ER?

Should I Come in for Acute Care or Head to the ER?
When you or a family member is sick or injured, it can be challenging to know if an acute care clinic or the emergency room is the right place to go for help. Take a moment to learn about what acute care can treat and when it’s your best care option.
Jan 1st, 2022
Are My Vaccinations Up to Date?

Are My Vaccinations Up to Date?
We have vaccinations to thank for eradicating frightening, sometimes deadly diseases, like polio, diphtheria, influenza and now, COVID-19. Learn about recommended vaccine schedules for babies, children, and adults, and why they’re so critical.
Dec 5th, 2021
Are You Prediabetic?

Are You Prediabetic?
Did you know diabetes doesn’t develop overnight? Instead, blood sugar issues often occur gradually, and you can even be prediabetic for years without knowing it. Keep reading to learn more.
Nov 1st, 2021
Could You Be Prediabetic and Not Know it?

Could You Be Prediabetic and Not Know it?
Diabetes doesn’t typically show up one day during a blood test. It’s usually been building slowly from a prediabetic state until your blood glucose levels are completely out of control. Here’s how to spot prediabetes so you can take swift action.
Sep 1st, 2021
Is Arthritis the Only Cause of Joint Pain?

Is Arthritis the Only Cause of Joint Pain?
Arthritis may be the leading cause of chronic joint pain, but it’s certainly not the only one. Learn what other conditions lead to painful joints and the treatments that can help relieve your discomfort.
Aug 11th, 2021

Warning Signs of a Herniated Disc
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit the doctor. It can strike anyone at any age, and when it does, it’s best to seek help from a medical professional to determine the cause and get treatment.
Jul 19th, 2021

Lifestyle Modifications for Fibromyalgia
After you receive a diagnosis for fibromyalgia, how should you adapt? These simple changes can help you live more comfortably with a chronic pain condition. Keep reading to learn what you need to know about living with fibromyalgia.
May 3rd, 2021

The Link Between Diabetes and Obesity
Scientists have long known of a link between diabetes and obesity, but the exact reason has been elusive. Recent research has shown the reason, and if you’re either obese or diabetic, it’s information you should know.
Apr 1st, 2021

Childhood Vaccinations and Why They Matter
Your child needs vaccines to protect them from communicable diseases. Here’s why vaccinations matter, the best vaccine schedule to follow, and answers to other vaccination questions.
Mar 10th, 2021

Make It a Healthy Year With a Preventive Physical Exam
To make sure your medical care keeps up with your life and the changes in it, regular preventive physical exams are an excellent tool to ensure your ongoing health. Make it an annual part of your routine by booking a physical each January.
Feb 1st, 2021

6 Principles of Chronic Care
Dealing with doctors and managing multiple medications can make your chronic condition seem worse, not better. But with coordinated chronic care, you can focus on you and let our team take care of the rest.
Jan 17th, 2021

7 Causes of Hypertension
Hypertension, aka high blood pressure, can have multiple different causes. Learn more about the factors that can increase your risk for this common condition.
Dec 1st, 2020

How to Prepare for Your Yearly Physical
Yearly physicals are one of the best ways to ensure you’re enjoying optimal health. Checkups monitor existing conditions and detect new issues so you can get treated. From scheduling to the day of, learn how you can prepare for your physical.
Oct 9th, 2020

Acute Joint Pain vs. Arthritis

Anyone can experience temporary joint pain from time to time, which can develop after strenuous physical activity or an injury. Chronic joint pain can be a sign of arthritis. Here’s how you can tell the difference.
Sep 9th, 2020

Benefits of an Annual Flu Shot
Each year, millions of people get sick with the flu, and every year, some of those people die as a result of their illness. Having an annual flu shot is one of the best ways to protect yourself — and your loved ones — this flu season.
Aug 11th, 2020

Is Back Pain Normal As You Age?
Do you have back pain? You’re not alone. This common problem is a leading cause of missed work and job-related disability. But is it a normal part of the aging process? Keep reading to learn more.
Jun 8th, 2020

The Best Ways to Manage Your Joint Pain
Joint pain doesn’t have to limit your mobility — or your ability to do the things you love. Today, you have quite a few treatment options that can help you find effective, long-lasting joint pain relief.
May 21st, 2020

That Hip Pain Could Actually Be a Sciatica Problem
If you’re struggling with unexplained pain in one of your hips, the problem may originate with the sciatic nerve in your lower back. Here’s a look at the telltale signs that your hip pain may be a result of a pinched nerve in your back.
Apr 27th, 2020

Could You Have Diabetes and Not Know It?
Are you old enough to have diabetes? If you experience extreme hunger or thirst, tingling in the hands and feet, or have a diet that’s high in sugar, you may have diabetes without realizing it. Here’s how to know for sure.
Feb 19th, 2020

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine
Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.
Feb 20th, 2024