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
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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
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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
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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…
Family Health
End of Summer and Back to School
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Allergy Testing/Treatment and Sports Physicals Tiny granules in the air can be a big pain if you’re an allergy sufferer. You likely don’t even see the problematic allergens, but when you inhale them yourimmune system responds by creating antibodies, leading…
Family Health
Migraine Triggers and When to See Your Doctor
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The severe throbbing or pulsing sensation of a migraine (usually on one side of the head) can last for hours or days with the pain being so severe that it often interferes with daily activities. Migraines are also often accompanied…