Playing sports helps children and young adult athletes stay healthy, have fun, and build their self-confidence. Unfortunately, over 1.2 million American children receive emergency room care for sports related injuries every year and 90% of student athletes claim they’ve been…
Cardiovascular diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure, are the leading global causes of death for both men and women, with more than 17.3 million deaths each year. While this rate has fallen dramatically since the 1960s,…
Frequency If you are generally healthy and between the ages of 19-21 you should have a wellness exam every 2-3 years. If you are between the ages of 22-64 you should have a wellness exam every 1-3 years, and if…
The holiday season often means less time to work out and more tasty temptations (buffets, dinner parties, treats) at every turn. It can be challenging to stay fit and healthy, but that doesn’t mean the holidays have to derail your…
November is National Diabetes Month and this year’s National Diabetes Month is focused on promoting health after gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops in pregnant women who have not previouslyhad diabetes. The high blood glucose…
The flu affects between 5 – 20% of Americans every year and can lead to hospitalization and possibly death for children under 2 years of age, seniors, and people with chronic health conditions. Stay healthy this flu season by not…