General Health & Wellness

May is Mental Health Month, and it may be time to deal with depression. Knowing the symptoms and taking proactive steps towards healthy behavior can make a world of difference in your emotional and physical health. Read more

National High Blood Pressure Education Month is observed in May, and it is an opportunity to understand how hypertension increases the risk for heart disease and stroke. Preventive measures can be taken by adopting healthy lifestyles and being compliant with taking prescribed medications and regularly monitoring your blood pressure. Read more

May is recognized as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and it’s the ideal time to refresh our thinking on how to get in shape, stay in shape and prevent pain and injuries along the way. Read more

Often patients will think their symptoms will get better. When the asthma progression continues, the patients can operate in denial and tell themselves they won’t have to see their doctor just quite yet. But delaying treatment for asthma is risky. Your symptoms can worsen really quickly. Read more

There are still concerns about new variants popping up around the world and making it to the U.S. We just don’t know which ones will be serious ones until they’ve been around for some time. In the meantime, we need to stay vigilant in protecting our health with the vaccinations and boosters we have available. Read more

Investigate where your home and property and business would be most vulnerable during a disaster. Knowing how and when to act in an emergency or hazardous situation can mean the difference between life or death for you and those you love. Read more

A nail injury or pressure from ill-fitting shoes can also leave your toenails susceptible to several types of infections. If you have a chronic disease including diabetes, circulation problems or a weakened immune system, your toenails are more prone to fungal infection. Read more

Chronic stress can have a detrimental effect on our physical and mental health and lead to a weakened immune system. More serious illnesses including heart disease, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis are linked to chronic stress. The more we have unrelenting stress, the higher likelihood we will increase our use of alcohol, drugs and other addictive substances. Read more

A bit of what we’ve lost in healthcare over the years is the patient-physician relationship. This is something we focus on at think—building a trust between you and your physician. I trust that you will tell me your symptoms, and you trust that I’m going to take those symptoms seriously. Read more

Most colorectal cancers start at the inner lining of the colon or rectum as a growth known as a polyp. Some types of polyps can turn into cancer, but this typically takes several years. The life-saving role of routine colorectal cancer screenings is to find and remove any polyps early. Read more