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Browse through our vast collection of articles, backed by our expert team of healthcare professionals and doctors. From essential preventive care strategies to cutting-edge medical innovations and uplifting patient stories that embody resilience and hope, our blog will help you stay informed and inspired on your journey to optimal health.

Health Check-ups and Screenings for Women of All Ages

By |2018-08-21T08:11:37-04:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Women’s Health|Tags: , , |

Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future. Know your family’s medical history Find a primary care physician you like and get a yearly physical Maintain a healthy weight Eat well Move more Get [...]

Health Check-Ups and Screenings for Women in Their 60’s+

By |2018-08-21T08:17:23-04:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Women’s Health|Tags: , , |

Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future.* Annual physical exam—blood pressure, clinical breast exam, cholesterol testing Blood test for diabetes, thyroid disease, liver problems and anemia Cardiovascular evaluation Mammogram every year Eye [...]

Health Check-ups and Screenings for Women in Their 50’s

By |2018-08-21T08:19:20-04:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Women’s Health|Tags: , , |

Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future. Annual physical exam—blood pressure, clinical breast exam, cholesterol testing Blood test for diabetes, thyroid disease, liver problems and anemia Cardiovascular evaluation Mammogram every year Eye [...]

Health Check-ups and Screenings for Women in Their 40’s

By |2018-08-21T08:20:40-04:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Women’s Health|Tags: , , |

Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future. Annual physical exam—blood pressure, clinical breast exam, cholesterol testing Blood test for diabetes, thyroid disease, liver problems and anemia Cardiovascular evaluation Mammogram every one to [...]

Health Check-ups and Screenings for Women in Their 30’s

By |2018-08-21T08:23:16-04:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Women’s Health|Tags: , , |

Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future. Annual physical exam—blood pressure, clinical breast exam Blood test for diabetes, thyroid disease, liver problems and anemia Blood sugar and cholesterol test—more often if you’re overweight [...]

Health Check-ups and Screenings for Women in Their 20’s

By |2018-08-21T08:25:13-04:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Women’s Health|Tags: , , |

Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future. Annual physical—blood pressure, clinical breast exam, blood test STD screening if you are sexually active Pelvic exam and Pap test starting at age 21 Blood sugar and [...]

Vegetable Dishes for Kids

By |2024-05-10T08:37:03-04:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Health A-Z, Pediatrics|Tags: , |

Are your children refusing to eat their vegetables? Consider these helpful cooking tips to approach that problem in new ways: Puree vegetables and use them as nearly undetectable ingredients in dishes such as meatloaf, hamburgers and pasta sauce. Prepare a variety of vegetables in a variety of ways. You [...]

Is it Time for a Joint Replacement?

By |2024-05-10T08:09:18-04:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Health A-Z, Orthopedics|Tags: , |

Have you tried numerous forms of pain relief? YES/NO Is your joint pain affecting your everyday routine? YES/NO Do you sometimes feel depressed from the pain and limited mobility? YES/NO Are you ready to do what’s necessary (education, rehabilitation, healthy lifestyle) to support joint replacement? YES/NO If you answered YES to [...]

Top 5 Exercises for Healthy Joints

By |2024-05-10T08:09:20-04:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Health A-Z, Healthy Aging, Orthopedics|Tags: , |

A balanced exercise program can help keep you fit, strong, flexible and trim, all of which support healthy joints. 1. Flexibility Training Improves range of motion and relieves stiffness. Try yoga, Pilates, tai chi or qigong. 2. Low-Impact Aerobic Exercise Boosts endurance and helps with weight management. Walking, swimming, [...]

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