What Is Vertigo and How Is It Treated?

What Is Vertigo and How Is It Treated?

I’m so dizzy, my head is spinning. Like a whirlpool, it never ends! Read More

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10 Dos and Don’ts for a Healthy Pregnancy & Baby

10 Dos and Don’ts for a Healthy Pregnancy & Baby

Being pregnant is a very exciting and happy time in a women’s life! Before your little bundle of joy arrives, you are responsible for helping him or her grow in a healthy environment. This list of dos and don’ts can shed some light on what you should focus on. Read More

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13 Reasons Why: A TV Series About Suicide & An Important Reason to Talk to Your Child About Suicide Prevention

13 Reasons Why: A TV Series About Suicide & An Important Reason to Talk to Your Child About Suicide Prevention

On March 31, 2017, Netflix launched 13 Reasons Why (13RW), a TV series based on a popular novel of the same name. The series is a fictional story and cautionary tale of a young girl’s suicide that covers many other sensitive topics, including teen bullying, rape, and assault. Read More

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How Can I Help My Teen Deal with Stress Effectively?

How Can I Help My Teen Deal with Stress Effectively?

Stress is a part of our daily lives. As a parent, it might be heavy traffic on the way to and from work, the demands of being a good parent, the need to get that next raise at work, pressure to pay the mortgage and more. Read More

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Healthy Habits for Colon Cancer Prevention

Healthy Habits for Colon Cancer Prevention

Your to-do list can feel like it goes on and on when you’re a parent. Between doing the laundry, shuttling kids around town, grocery shopping, mowing the lawn, and planning birthday parties, it can feel like there are no hours left in the day to focus on the most important thing of all—your health. Read More

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Heart Attacks & Tornadoes Have More in Common Than You Think

Heart Attacks & Tornadoes Have More in Common Than You Think

One of my favorite movies growing up was the 1996 Bill Paxton/Helen Hunt classic Twister. If you haven’t seen it, you should check it out. Great flick! Read More

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Why Do I Have More Pain When It’s Cold?

Why Do I Have More Pain When It’s Cold?

Just this past week, a patient said to me, “Well, my pain is worse when it’s cold, so I’ll just get through the winter and see how my pain is when it’s warmer. I think it will be better.” Read More

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Your Guide to Healthy Holiday Eating

Your Guide to Healthy Holiday Eating

It’s that time of year again! Holiday parties and family gatherings can make eating healthy difficult—especially if you’re trying to maintain a healthy weight or follow a heart-healthy or diabetic diet. Read More

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Why Does My Mood Change with the Seasons?

Why Does My Mood Change with the Seasons?

Does your mood change with the changing of the seasons? It’s called Seasonal Affective Disorder, and you’re not alone. Read More

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Mammograms: Let’s Talk about the Elephant in the Room

Mammograms: Let’s Talk about the Elephant in the Room

I’m a woman, I’ve had a mammogram, and yes, I admit, it was painful—for a few seconds each time the compression occurred to make sure the best image was obtained. Read More

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Put a Stop to Stress Eating

Put a Stop to Stress Eating

With fall just around the corner, there are so many changes happening—the weather getting cooler, school starting, and everyone seems to have a fall project or two to complete before the holidays. Read More

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Concussions 101: Know the Signs & Symptoms and How to Care for Your Child

Concussions 101: Know the Signs & Symptoms and How to Care for Your Child

What Is a Concussion?

A concussion is a brain injury caused by harm to the head or whiplash causing violent movement of the brain within the skull. Read More

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