When you are faced with a unexpected medical occurrence or accident, you may be uncertain about where to go for care: an emergency room or urgent care? When to Go to the Emergency Room A major emergency means you…
General
Do You Need Some Help to Achieve Your Exercise or Weight Loss Goals?
by •
Diet According to The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, adults should eat a variety of vegetables, fruits, grains (at least half of which are whole grains), fat-free or low-fat dairy, and proteins (seafood, lean meats, poultry, eggs, legumes, nuts, seeds, and…
Uncategorized
Eat Better, Lose Weight, and Look Younger in 2020! Get a Jump Start on Your New Year’s Resolutions with Russell Medical
by •
It’s that time of year again! As one year comes to a close and a new year is on the horizon, everyone tends to make plans or resolutions for change. Some resolutions are realistic and some are farfetched but, unfortunately…
Family Health
Thanksgiving is National Family Health History Day
by •
Thanksgiving Day is a special day full of friends, family, food, and fun. It is also National Family Health History Day. Learning and documenting your family’s health history is an important part of routine medical care. By discussing all aspects…
General
Halloween Health and Safety Tips from Russell Medical
by •
Halloween is a fun holiday for kids—they get to dress up, collect candy, and stay up past their usual bedtimes. This trifecta of fun can quickly lead to hyperactivity and distraction even for the most calm children, meaning parents…
Doctors, Family Health
It’s Not Too Soon: The Importance of Getting Your Flu Shot ASAP
by •
The kids are back in school and fall and winter are just around the corner—which means so is flu season. Influenza viruses circulate all year, but flu activity usually begins to pick up in October and peaks between December and…