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The Importance of Annual Physical Exams
posted: Feb. 20, 2023.

The key to living a long, healthy life is prevention. An important way to prevent illnesses, diseases, and injuries is to have an annual physical exam. Your doctor can tell Read more
Understanding and Managing High Blood Pressure
posted: Feb. 08, 2023.

If high blood pressure is left untreated and unmanaged, it can lead to serious complications in the future. You might be at risk for heart disease or heart attack and Read more
Information about Schizophrenia
posted: Jan. 30, 2023.

Schizophrenia, like many mental illnesses, is often incredibly misunderstood. The stigma around mental illness and a wide range of available misinformation and misrepresentation in the media can make schizophrenia hard Read more
The Importance of Regular Physical Exams
posted: Jan. 25, 2023.

You do all you can to stay healthy. You exercise, eat healthy foods, and practice stress relief. Do you remember to have a physical exam every year? It’s easy to Read more
Facts About Bipolar Disorder
posted: Jan. 22, 2023.

You may have heard of bipolar disorder referred to in the past as manic depression, or manic-depressive illness. It is a term that is often thrown around when referring to Read more
Managing Chronic Illnesses
posted: Jan. 12, 2023.

A chronic illness or disease is an illness or disease that doesn’t resolve on its own. Chronic illnesses can affect every age group, from young children to seniors. You can Read more
Facts About Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
posted: Jan. 02, 2023.

People suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, have generally developed it as the result of a dangerous, scary or shocking event in their lives. Since PTSD is not something Read more
The Importance of Managing Diabetes
posted: Dec. 29, 2022.

Diabetes is a serious disease, and one that can dramatically affect the health of your entire body. If you have diabetes, it’s important to seek out the expertise and services Read more
Facts About Panic Disorder
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

If you find yourself suffering from anxiety attacks or long-lasting feelings of fear – which can include symptoms like a pounding heart, difficulty breathing, or sweating – and these attacks Read more
Benefits of Having a Primary Care Physician
posted: Dec. 16, 2022.

The medical field is immensely complex and it often takes years of education and training to develop a good grasp of the subject. As a result, seeking medical advice from Read more
The Importance of Annual Checkups
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

It’s important to do everything you can to take care of your health. One of the most important ways you can do that is to visit your primary care doctor Read more
Facts About Generalized Anxiety Disorder
posted: Dec. 02, 2022.

It is easy enough to confuse the occasional bout of anxiety with something deeper. Anyone can experience anxiety through the course of worrying about normal, everyday things. Anxiety disorders, on Read more
What to Expect During a DOT Physical
posted: Dec. 01, 2022.

A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical is a medical examination required of commercial drivers allowing them to drive a commercial vehicle. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandates DOT Read more
Five Facts About Depression
posted: Nov. 17, 2022.

You are affected by depression, whether you realize it or not. You may be fortunate enough to not suffer from it, either, but the likelihood that you know someone who Read more
Five Fall Mental Health Tips
posted: Nov. 07, 2022.

Taking care of your mental state is important all year round, of course, but when the weather starts getting colder, some of us either neglect our mental health or forget Read more
Five Facts about CBD
posted: Oct. 19, 2022.

CBD, or cannabidiol, is an extract from hemp plants that has been used increasingly in treating certain medical conditions. It is not the same substance as medical marijuana. Hemp is Read more