May 2021 - Elite Care Family Medicine

We all know smoking is bad for our health. It affects our bones, immune system, heart, lungs, and eyes, plus it’s known to cause cancer. But just knowing how bad it is for you isn’t always enough to stop smoking. If you’re ready to quit, or you’ve tried to quit in the past, we have a few tips to help you succeed. Know Your Why To give it up takes some dedication. Start by knowing why you want to quit and creating reminders for yourself. Some people choose to...

Women’s wellness tips read like an overachiever’s to-do list. Get up early. Work out. Drink more water. Eat more vegetables. Spend time outdoors. Wear sunscreen. Play with your kids. Schedule coffee with a friend. Volunteer. Go on a date night with your husband. Oh, and sleep eight hours a night because you have time for that in the midst of all the other stuff. Just thinking about trying to live a healthy life can give you anxiety, so many of us just don’t do...