Published on May 26, 2017 | Brain Health & Stroke, Heart Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When a person experiences a stroke, the type of treatment he or she receives is largely dependent on what caused the stroke. So what happens when the cause is unknown? Treatment following a stroke has dual purposes — it’s intended to limit the damage caused by the...
Published on May 23, 2017 by Dr. Bill Moore-Smith | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
It happens every year. After a few months of cooler, rainy weather, the warmer temperatures of spring make us want to head outdoors. What better way to do that than to get your workout in? For most people, staring at the walls in the gym gets old. That’s why taking...
Published on Apr 30, 2017 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
April is Minority Health Awareness Month, designed to draw attention to the unique health challenges minorities face. Seize the opportunity to learn more about issues that might relate to your health — or the health of those around you! Our race and ethnicity play a...
Published on Apr 24, 2017 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
This week is National Volunteer Week. If you’ve ever volunteered, you’re probably familiar with the positive feelings it causes. Did you know your health also benefits? Obviously, the main purpose of volunteering is to give unselfishly to others. Whether you gather...
Published on Apr 17, 2017 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Maybe you have a glass of wine with dinner regularly. Or maybe you have a few drinks out with the girls every week. Unless you don’t drink at all, you’ve probably wondered at some point how much you should be drinking. It’s kind-of a trick question — there’s not a...
Published on Apr 11, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Fiber: We know it’s good for us, but it doesn’t really sound appealing. Appealing or not, though, fiber plays a key role in our health. First things first, what exactly is fiber? Fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in the foods we eat that can’t be broken down by...
