Health Tips

If you find yourself reaching for the salt shaker because your meal is lacking flavor, it is time to spice up your life! Herbs and spices are a great way to intensify and add flavor to home-cooked meals without the additional fat, salt, or sugar. Not only do you get the benefit of utilizing less …...

According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. One in every four deaths each year or about 655,000 Americans per year die from heart disease. Heart disease is made up of several different kinds of heart…...

Do you have a goal you would like to accomplish in the coming months as we make our way into 2021? Many have given up on a New Year’s resolution by March. Motivation, loss of interest or not really knowing how to achieve the goal are reasons we never quite get to where we intended.…..

If you’re overweight, will you always develop type 2 diabetes? Being overweight is a risk factor for developing diabetes, but other risk factors such as how much physical activity you get, family history, ethnicity, and age also play a role. Unfortunately, many people think that weight is the only risk factor for type 2 diabetes, but many people with…...

Building healthy bones is extremely important, not just during childhood and adolescence but into adulthood as well. Maintaining bone health as you age will prevent fragile bones that break easily and decrease risk of developing osteoporosis. Bones play many roles in the body, providing structure, protecting organs, anchoring muscles and storing calcium. Bones are always...…

Sunscreen, water safety, bug bites and more.....

Computer ergonomics is the practice of adapting your computer set-up and workspace to fit your work needs to minimize physical stress. Many people sit at a desk for extended periods of time throughout the day and don’t realize the strain they are putting on their neck, back, wrists or fingers. The following are guidelines for...…

The outbreak of COVID-19 may be stressful. Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. Call your healthcare provider if stress reactions interfere with your daily activities for several days in a row. We are here to support you. If you are ill, or for any reason unable to come to the clinic, you may keep your...…

Four major types of well-being and tips for improving each.....

Gathering around the table to eat as a family has many benefits. Parents become the role models and create a supportive environment to promote healthy eating. A higher frequency of family meals leads to eating breakfast more often, consuming less junk foods, eating more fruits and vegetables, and having a healthy weight. Family meal time...…

Summer Driving Tips Stay Alert Remember that long trips can be tough on children—and, in turn, tough on you. Plan enough time to stop along the way to take a group stretch, get something to eat and drink, return any calls or text messages, and change drivers if you’re feeling tired or drowsy. Consider staying...…

Becoming overheated can happen quickly during the hot summer months. According to Mayo Clinic, heat illness or heat-related illness is a spectrum of disorders due to environmental exposure to heat. It includes minor conditions such as heat cramps and heat exhaustion as well as the more severe condition known as heat stroke. Consider these tips...…

People who meditate regularly say it reduces stress and improves well-being, among other mental, physical, and spiritual benefits. And doctors often recommend meditation to help treat chronic pain, anxiety, high blood pressure, and many other conditions. How it works is not fully understood, though research is accumulating—and encouraging.   Meditation helps you draw attention inward...…

Eco-Friendly and Healthy Tips to Save Money April 22, 2019 is Earth Day. It is a day to educate and raise awareness on what we can do to help keep our planet healthy. Consider these easy, cash-saving tips that also help preserve our planet: Cook from scratch. Cooking at home saves money and uses fewer...…