Health Tips & Practice News
How to Prevent Diabetes
Today, 1 in 11 Americans has diabetes, and an estimated 86 million more are at risk of developing it. The disease can cause serious health complications and is currently the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. In an effort to raise awareness and...
Your Halloween Safety Guide
Kids love the magic of halloween. But for parents, the holiday may raise some valid concern. Ill-fitting costumes and sharp props can cause injuries, candle-lit jack-o-lanterns pose a fire hazard and above all, there is an increased risk of car accidents. According to...
Protect yourself and others with a Flu Shot
For most of us, the flu is a mild, albeit miserable, respiratory illness that lasts a few days. The symptoms -- fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches -- are unpleasant, but we recover and get back to our daily routines. For those with compromised or weaker...
Why FluMist Nasal Spray won’t be available this year
For the past decade, FluMist nasal spray offered a needle-free alternative to the standard flu shot. Now, doctors and health officials are warning against it. After reviewing data from 2013-2016, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices...
Choose Whole Grains for your Health
September is Whole Grains Month! Learn why it’s important to choose whole grains. Packed with fiber, protein, vitamins, antioxidants and minerals, whole grains offer amazing nutritional benefits. Studies show that a diet rich in whole grains can lower your risk of...
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