November 23, 2022
Maybe you’ve heard of GERD. But do you really know what it is and how it affects the body?
Many people think that GERD is just another name for heartburn. But that’s not the case. While heartburn is one symptom of GERD, it isn’t the only one.
Let’s back up...
November 21, 2022
Vaping is often considered a “safer” alternative to cigarette smoking. But is it really? We’re breaking down some facts in this blog.
Smoking is the single most preventable cause of death, killing 7 million people worldwide each year. Because of that, there has been much excitement and fanfare over what...
November 18, 2022
We often think of UTIs as something that’s common among adults. And while that’s true, these infections can also occur in children.
In fact, the American Urological Association reports that as many as eight in 100 girls (7%) and two in 100 boys (2%) will get a UTI at some...
November 15, 2022
Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological condition - impacting more than 3 million people in the United States. Often called a "seizure disorder," epilepsy causes unpredictable seizures, along with other health effects. For some, epilepsy is a temporary condition, but for many others, it's a lifelong battle.
Since epilepsy...
November 4, 2022
No matter how you're celebrating this year, nobody has time to be sick. Fortunately, you can take steps to help keep common cold weather illnesses away.
First, let’s take a look at what makes colds and the flu more common during the winter than at other times of the year....
October 11, 2022
The past few years have been some of toughest years ever on our mental well-being and some of us are still feeling the impact in a mental AND physical way. When you aren’t physically feeling well, your entire body is often affected. That makes sense, right? When one part...
October 6, 2022
When was the last time you saw your primary care physician (PCP)? Do you see your doctor a couple of times a year, once a year – or even less frequently?
As adults, we often lose sight of primary care because we’re short on time or we put the needs...
September 26, 2022
National Pediculosis Prevention Month, September, was first designated in 1985 to promote early detection and the safest possible approaches to manage pediculosis, known medically as head lice. Lice may often be a factor in schools, but there are ways to prevent them from taking over the heads in your...
September 20, 2022
Rehabilitation
You’ve fallen and it’s really hard to get up. You don’t want this to become permanent. What can you do?
Well, the answer is pretty much what you might expect: Physical therapy helps people recover or gain physical abilities that have either diminished or were impacted by an injury or...
September 20, 2022
Ensure your Fall season isn’t full of falls!
The temperature is finally beginning to cool off when the sun goes down, which means Autumn is right around the corner. Autumn is a great season to take care of your lawn, go on a hike, walk downtown, paddleboard, and maybe even...
September 16, 2022
Each year, one out of every five student athletes playing a contact sport suffers a concussion from a blow to the head.
Concussions — one of the most common sports injuries — should not be taken lightly. Even what seems like a mild whack to the head can be serious....
September 12, 2022
September 13 is National Celiac Disease Awareness Day. In this article, Dr. Denton has provided insights on different aversions to gluten.
There are some key differences between celiac disease and "gluten intolerance." Neither should be confused with a wheat allergy, but that will not be discussed here.
Celiac disease is an...
