February is American Heart Month. Because heart disease can affect women and men – regardless of their age – it is critical to protect your heart by eating smart, reducing stress, engaging in physical activity, and scheduling regular checkups with an internal medicine practice. Since we all live busy lives, you can even schedule weekend appointments...
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Tips for Improving Your Health in 2022
While many view January as an optimal time to renew their commitment to following a healthier diet or beginning an exercise routine – after consulting your internal medicine practitioner, setting too big of a goal at the onset of a new year is often incredibly overwhelming, leading to many resolutions being quickly abandoned. If you are...
5 Tips for Staying Healthy This Winter
While there is much to love about winter, from the first snowfall to the merriest of seasons, it is not without its challenges. There is even more reason to visit your internal medicine practice when the weather is frightful to prevent health issues. Fortunately, the following best practices can help you protect yourself as the temperature...
4 Wellness Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving
As the most festive season of the year fast approaches, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released new guidelines for safely celebrating the holidays while protecting not only your immediate family’s health, but also that of your extended family and friends. In addition, the CDC highlights the fact that holiday dinners are...
Tips for a Spooktacular Safe Halloween
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), Halloween spending will reach an all-time high of $10.14 billion this year, up from $8.05 billion in 2020. The NRF adds that about 65 percent of consumers intend to celebrate the spookiest day of the year by handing out candy, decorating their home, dressing in costume, and carving...
6 Healthy Habits to Adopt this Fall
In all its splendorous beauty, the return of fall offers the perfect opportunity to adopt some healthy habits and practice self-care. It is also an ideal time to schedule an appointment with your physician for an annual physical or flu shot. Here are several healthy habits to consider adopting this fall. Hydrate While it is officially pumpkin...
Healthy Habits for a New School Year
August is just around the corner, as is a new school year. Many students prepare for the first day of school by purchasing new school supplies, picking up their classroom schedules, and visiting their physicians for preventive care. The 2021-22 academic year also highlights the importance of establishing some healthy habits to help promote your children’s...
5 Tips for a Safe & Healthy Summer
Summer presents unique opportunities for fun in the sun, but it can create significant dangers for your health and safety because it is also the hottest of the four seasons. Too much sun is associated with skin damage and an increased risk of heat-related illnesses. Take extra steps such as visiting an internal medicine practice regularly and...
Good Health & Wellness Begins Here
Being an active participant in the care you receive at a healthcare clinic is crucial. You should schedule and keep appointments, ask your physician questions, and listen to all recommendations. Also essential for ensuring good health and wellness is adopting healthy habits and maintaining a personal health record. Adopt Healthy Habits Proper nutrition, adequate sleep, daily...
What to Expect During an Annual Physical?
One of the best things you can do for your health is to schedule annual physicals, also known as wellness examinations, at a healthcare clinic near you. In contrast to sick visits, which typically are used to diagnose and treat problems, a physical is a comprehensive assessment of your overall health and well-being. The purpose of annual...