How Telemedicine Impacts Urgent Care
The rising demand for emergency care services, combined with this year’s Covid-19 pandemic, has led to an increase in emergency crowding, increased costs, pressure on
Why Children with No Symptoms Should Still Get Tested for COVID-19
Since March of this year the world has been going through a harrowing period as COVID-19 spread its way across the country and the globe.
The Benadryl Challenge: Are Your Children at Risk?
Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and now TikTok have been changing the way that people connect, and information is communicated since their introduction. With all this innovation,
How Stress Affects the Body
We’ve all experienced varying levels of stress at some point in our lives. In fact, stress is a natural part of life. Contrary to popular
September 13th is Celiac Disease Awareness Day
Did you know that the first researcher to link celiac disease to diet was born on September 13th, 1839? Later in 1888, Dr. Samuel Gee
Sprain or Strain: Which Is It?
Did you know that the U.S Department of Health and Human Services estimates that around 8.6 million sports injuries occur every year? Of these 8.6
Covid-19 & Lupus
Although Covid-19 is a respiratory virus, it has been found to affect people differently, especially those with preexisting health conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus
Why Staying Hydrated is Important
During the summertime, a common mantra we all hear is “make sure you stay hydrated and drink enough water”. While most of us will naturally
Are You Vitamin D Deficient?
Did you know that as many as two thirds of otherwise healthy adults are vitamin D deficient? Vitamin D is responsible for helping your body
Staying Healthy in the Summer Sun
With the passing of Memorial Day, summer is upon us and many people are out and about enjoying the summer sun. However, for the health
Daily Habits to Lower Your Cholesterol
Did you know that as many as 95 million Americans over the age of 20 have total cholesterol levels higher than 200 mg/dL, with 29
The Best Exercises for Seniors
May 27th is National Senior Health & Fitness Day where over 100,000 seniors will participate in fitness activities across the United States. The ultimate goal
Ways to Reduce Osteoporosis
During the month of May, the National Osteoporosis Foundation is celebrating National Osteoporosis Month. The name osteoporosis literally translates to “porous bones” and is a
How COVID-19 is Contracted
At this point, COVID-19 needs no introduction. It has spread rapidly through communities across the United States and is continuing to maintain a global health
How Telehealth Works
The recent outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, also known as COVID-19 or Coronavirus, has led to federal recommendations calling for social distancing practices as a
Social Distancing in the Time of COVID-19
As of January 22nd, 2020, there was only one reported case of COVID-19 in the United States. A week later there were 5 cases. A
The Facts on Coronavirus
Along with the new decade came a new strain of the coronavirus that has sparked fear and worldwide panic. Originating in Wuhan, China, Coronavirus now
February 7th is Wear Red for Women Day
Did you know that cardiovascular disease kills more women than all types of cancers combined? In fact, cardiovascular disease has been deemed the #1 cause