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Summer is everyone’s favorite time for self-care. We go on vacations, hit the gym, eat our fruits and veggies, get manis and pedis, use all the new skincare products, and soak in our bathtubs every chance we get. If a self-care expert tells us to try it, we do it all without hesitation...except for one thing.  When it comes to visiting our healthcare provider many of us look for any excuse not to go. For one reason or another, medical care isn’t a top...

Botulinum toxin type A, better known as simply Botox, is well-known as an effective way to treat the signs of aging. But his popular cosmetic enhancer isn’t just used to make patients look younger. It’s also a powerful treatment for a number of medical conditions.  Chronic Migraines In 1992, Beverly Hills-based plastic surgeon Dr. William Binder discovered a new migraine treatment after several patients noted fewer headaches following a Botox injection. The...

Just a few short weeks ago, providers and patients alike were hopeful that two medications already on the market would be the answers to treating COVID-19. These medications--hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine--are used to treat malaria and lupus. However, new information from three large studies of these drugs used to treat COVID-19 now contradicts initial findings.  In the largest study of possible treatments so far, UK doctors found that 25.7% of patients died...

Alzheimer’s disease. It’s one of the most frightening diagnoses one can receive in their lifetime. Someone in the US receives this diagnosis every 65 seconds. Although we currently have no cure for Alzheimer’s and some cases cannot be prevented, you can improve brain health and reduce your risk of developing this and other brain deteriorating diseases. The best news about these steps is that anyone can take them and you don’t need a doctor’s visit to get...

It’s that time of year again. We’re talking about the time to schedule your young athletes’ sports physicals for the upcoming season. A sports physical isn’t the only exam your child needs this summer--it’s also the best time of year to schedule their annual wellness checkup. But, if your child is getting a physical, does she really need a wellness check, too? The short answer is yes! There are some similarities between sports physicals and an annual exam....

Jimi Hendrix. Layne Staley. Donny Hathaway. Nat King Cole. Brian Bonham. Freddie Mercury. Hank Williams, Sr. Chris Farley. Frankie Lymon. These are all male celebrities who died incredibly young due to their lifestyles. We can learn a lot about celebrities and men's health from their short lives. From drug overdoses to sexually transmitted diseases from promiscuity to diseases brought on by smoking or drinking too much alcohol, these immensely talented actors and...

May is National Bike Riding Month and we thought it was a great time to bring attention to the many health benefits of this fun exercise. Most of us learned to ride a bike as a child which is why it’s one of the easiest ways for beginners to start exercising.  The great thing about bike riding is that it doesn’t always feel like a workout, thanks to factors like changing scenery and fun destinations such as the local park or even a smoothie stop. Bikes are...

Strokes are on an alarming rise in young Americans. This serious and deadly condition is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. Experts have been working diligently to identify the reasons why the incidence of strokes in adults under 55 are continually rising. Here’s what we’ve learned so far: Sedentary Lifestyles It’s no secret that factors like high blood pressure, high bad cholesterol and diabetes increase the risk of stroke. But many young adults...

May focuses on both women’s health and mental health, two incredibly important subjects that often meet hand-in-hand. Since 1 in 5 women are affected by a mental illness each year, we thought it was a perfect time for discussion.  Mental illness affects more than just the mind--it’s detrimental to physical health and it deeply impacts family and loved ones, too. Mental health issues in women are often related to hormonal issues but other causes are possible...

COVID-19 is the biggest pandemic to hit our country and our world in our lifetime. It has sickened thousands of Americans and over a million worldwide and lead to the shutdown of schools, government offices and facilities, and all nonessential businesses in much of the US. To date, it has taken around 60,000 lives around the globe.  For most people, the coronavirus will consist of mild symptoms that last around 7 days. But others, especially the elderly and...