Health Tips

The USDA dietary guidelines recommend 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day for adults. With warm weather and in-season produce now is a great time to make salads part of your meal plan. Salads can be a meal starter, side dish or main entrée. See below for suggestions on how to build the perfect […]

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.