Expert Advice, Patient Stories & Tips for Healthy Living
Ever really wonder what happens when you eat? Your digestive system is complex and has an impact on your overall health. Every time you eat, food takes a trip through your digestive system, and bacteria in your digestive tract helps…
The excitement for Halloween starts building early for most kids – costumes, candy and goosebumps. But for children with anxiety or sensory processing issues, Halloween presents a unique challenge for parents. Leaha Jones with Memorial Behavioral Health offers these tips…
Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which a person has a higher than normal blood sugar level. Separating fact from fiction will help you better understand diabetes, how to recognize its symptoms and even prevent it from occurring in…
Returning home from the hospital with your baby safely restrained in a car seat can be both a relief and a stress storm. Here’s what you need to know about the range of physical and emotional changes related to C-section…
Were you an allergy-free kid only to experience sniffles, sneezes and a runny nose now as an adult? “Some patients think they have a simple cold and are surprised to learn they have late-onset allergies,” said Dhuha Raab , DO,…
It’s the unofficial end of summer – the Labor Day cookout. The weather is pleasantly warm, fruits and veggies are still in season, and family and friends are off for the holiday. But before you warm up the grill, marinate…
You may have noticed a small swarm of flying insects buzzing around and mistaken them for sweat bees. But the hoverfly is an annoyance, not a threat. Although they resemble small bees, they only have two wings and are shiny.…
Intermittent fasting is a practice in which a person establishes a limited number of hours in which to eat during the day and chooses not to eat during the remaining hours. In recent years, it’s become a popular way to…
The back to school transition can cause stress for your kids as they anticipate big changes from the summer schedule to a school routine. “Transitions can be difficult for people, no matter what your age,” said Jonathan Ponser, LCPC, NCC,…
We’ve all been there. A fast food meal is quick and convenient, especially when you and your kids are on the go for activities and events. Over the years, restaurants have increased efforts to include healthy options in their meals.…