February 2021 - Elite Care Family Medicine

Anxiety is a common nonmedical condition experienced by both children and adults. Defined as fear or worry often related to a particular event or concern, anxiety is often confused with panic disorder, but the two conditions are not the same.  Panic attacks are a symptom of panic disorder and can occur without a specifiable reason. At this time, anxiety attacks are not a diagnosable condition in the DSM-V, the American Psychological Association’s manual of current...

February is Heart Month which makes it the perfect time to start getting serious about your heart’s health. Caring for your heart’s health is important at any age--even for young adults. In fact, a 2019 study by Brigham and Women’s Hospital showed that heart attacks are on the rise in young people under 40. The good news is, you can improve your heart’s health by making changes to your diet and lifestyle. Stop Smoking and Avoid Secondhand Smoke We don’t have...

So you’ve received the covid-19 vaccine. That means you’re ready to toss the masks in the trash and start hugging your loved ones again...right? Actually, it’s not that simple. In fact, many questions about life after receiving the covid vaccine are still up in the air. Here’s what we know so far.  Answers Are Speculative at Best Can I stop wearing a mask in public? Can I finally visit with my elderly loved ones again? Can I hug people? Can I still pass...