5 reasons why primary care is essential

5 reasons why primary care is essential

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 of our families...
What kind of headache is this?

What kind of headache is this?

When you have a headache, you just want it to go away. The key to effectively treating a headache? Knowing what kind of headache you’re having. There are approximately 150 different types of headache. But there are four types that are more common than the others....
Heat and your health

Heat and your health

With temperatures hovering near 100, we’re experiencing classic summer weather for the South. But even though longtime southerners may be used to it, summer’s heat can still be dangerous. Fortunately, whether you’re outdoors all the time or go outside only sparingly,...
Men’s health: Beyond heart disease & cancer

Men’s health: Beyond heart disease & cancer

Together, heart disease and cancer account for nearly 50 percent of deaths among American men. In recent weeks, we’ve talked about both, along with unintentional injuries. Now let’s focus on a few more conditions common among men. While the three leading causes of...
Men, stop accidents in their tracks

Men, stop accidents in their tracks

Did you know that unintentional injuries are the third most common cause of death among American men? While the numbers are small compared with heart disease and cancer, accidental injuries cause more than 6 percent of male deaths each year. What exactly is classified...
Getting to know your liver

Getting to know your liver

When your liver is healthy, you probably never think about it. But when it isn’t, you’ll definitely know. Here’s a look at what you should know about this important organ: The liver is the second largest organ in the body, and it’s located on the right side of the...