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How to Keep Your Child’s Cold from Becoming an Ear Infection

Upper respiratory infections like colds often occur in kids, but they usually resolve with over-the-counter medications and rest. However, ear infections can develop during a cold, so here’s what you can do to prevent them.

Sep 2nd, 2025

5 Common Causes of Lower Back Pain

What’s really causing your lower back pain? Is it something serious? Discover five of the most common culprits and learn how to relieve discomfort and prevent future flare-ups.

Aug 1st, 2025

How Often Should I Have My Blood Pressure Checked?

Your blood pressure is an indicator of your overall wellness, and monitoring it can help identify problems before they become more serious. Here, learn how frequently you should have your blood pressure checked to maintain optimal wellness.

Jul 11th, 2025

What Are the Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes?

Think you might be developing symptoms of Type 2 diabetes? Read on to find out more about the disease and what you need to watch out for!

Jun 1st, 2025

What to Expect After Your Physical Exam

Your annual physical exam is an excellent way to check your baseline health. After your physical, you receive guidance and recommendations for your optimal health.

May 1st, 2025

Do You Know How to Prevent an Asthma Attack?

An estimated 25 million people in the United States live with asthma and are at risk of having an asthma attack. Learn more about common asthma triggers and what can do to prevent an unexpected attack.

Apr 1st, 2025

Recognizing the Warning Signs of a Hypertensive Emergency

A severe complication of hypertension is a hypertensive emergency. This critical situation requires immediate medical attention. Read on to recognize the signs.

Mar 1st, 2025

Why Women Are More Prone to Chronic Pain

Chronic pain impacts women more than men. From brain chemistry to physical differences, there are a few reasons why pain can be more severe for women. Read on to find out the reasons and what you can do to find relief from chronic pain.

Feb 1st, 2025

Childhood Vaccines: Which Are They and Why Your Child Needs Them

As a parent, you want to do all you can to keep your child healthy. Making sure they’re vaccinated is an important part of that process. If you’re wondering why vaccines are so important — or which ones your child needs — we have the answers.

Jan 1st, 2025

Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Avoid Hypertension

Hypertension affects millions of Americans, increasing their risks of heart attack, stroke, and other serious health issues. The good news: These simple lifestyle changes could help prevent hypertension and its complications.

Dec 1st, 2024

Understanding The Link Between Diabetes and Obesity

Over 90% of people with diabetes are either overweight or obese. Find out why obesity increases the risk for Type 2 diabetes and what you can do to lower your risk.

Nov 1st, 2024

Your Annual Flu Shot Is More Important Than Ever

Cold and flu season is upon us once again. A time when viruses and bacteria can make you miserable. All the more reason to be informed about the importance or preventive treatments like flu shots.

Sep 1st, 2024

When a Sore Throat Warrants a Trip to Your Provider

A sore throat that develops quickly and causes severe throat pain and a fever warrants a trip to your medical provider. Learn more about when you should get medical care for your sore throat.

Aug 1st, 2024

Why You Shouldn't Ignore Chronic Joint Pain

You may think you can manage chronic joint pain on your own, but over time, it can lead to joint instability, increased weakness, greater pain, and complications. Here’s what to do about chronic joint pain and how we can help.

Jul 19th, 2024

What’s Causing My Child to Get Recurrent Ear Infections?

Ear infections occur frequently in children due to their developing anatomy. Despite their common occurrence, there’s always a potential for complications. Understanding your child's condition can help ensure they receive appropriate treatment.

Jun 17th, 2024

3 Conditions Your Doctor Might Be Screening for When They Ask for a Urine Sample

As diagnostic tools go, a urinalysis is not only quick and painless, it can also reveal a good deal about your health. So when we ask you for a sample of your urine, this is what we might be testing for.

May 12th, 2024

How to Control COPD

If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or are caring for someone who does, it’s important to manage the disease to keep it under control. The good news is there’s a lot you can do to control COPD. Read on to learn more.

Apr 1st, 2024

8 Factors that Are Contributing to Your High Blood Pressure

Though there are some unavoidable risk factors for hypertension such as age or genetics, simple lifestyle changes can help keep you within a normal range. Let’s take a look at the factors that contribute to your high blood pressure.

Mar 1st, 2024

8 Lifestyle Habits to Support Healthy Joints as You Age

Joint pain might seem like a “natural” part of aging, but it’s not. In fact, taking some important steps now could help significantly reduce your risks of having sore joints in the future. Here’s what to do — starting now.

Feb 1st, 2024

Aiming to Lose Weight This Year? Here's How It Can Improve Your Chronic Sciatica

If, like millions of others, you’re planning to lose weight in 2024, congratulations — your health will thank you for it. If you also have sciatica, your weight loss efforts could also relieve your painful symptoms. Here’s why.

Jan 3rd, 2024

Are You Due for a Tetanus Booster? Here's Why It Matters

Unless you’ve just stepped on a rusty nail, a tetanus booster is likely the furthest thing from your mind. However, it’s important to stay up to date on your vaccines. Let’s take a look at the reasons why.

Dec 11th, 2023

Living with Diabetes: How to Reduce Your Risk of Serious Health Complications 

Are you among the 34 million Americans living with diabetes? Since November is National Diabetes Month, let's discuss some helpful lifestyle tips to make living with diabetes easier and reduce your risk of serious health complications. 

Nov 6th, 2023

What Screenings Can I Expect at a Physical Exam?

If you’re at all familiar with primary care, then you know of the importance of physical exams. Find out which screenings you can expect during your next annual visit.

Oct 1st, 2023

The Dangers of High Blood Pressure

You might not feel any different with high blood pressure, but that doesn’t mean damage isn’t being done. High blood pressure is known as the silent killer and is incredibly dangerous. Find out how and, most importantly, how to combat it.

Sep 1st, 2023

What Is a Patient-Centered Care Plan for Chronic Care?

Patient-centered care shifts the focus from the disease and its treatment to the patient and their preferences. Here, learn how a patient-centered care plan can help you manage your chronic medical issues for better overall health and wellness.

Aug 1st, 2023

What Signs Should a Prediabetic Look for?

Type 2 diabetes is a major health crisis facing the United States today. Those who develop Type 2 diabetes pass through a stage called prediabetes, when it’s possible to delay or even prevent the onset of diabetes.

Jul 4th, 2023

Pregnant? Here's What You Should Know About Your Risk for Joint Pain

The risk for joint pain during pregnancy is heightened. Fortunately, there are some natural strategies you can try to relieve the discomfort.

Jun 1st, 2023

Is There Any Way to Reverse High Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure affects millions of Americans, and while there’s no cure, there are steps you can take to manage it and prevent complications. Here’s what you can do to help keep your blood pressure within a healthy range.

May 9th, 2023

What to Do If You’re At Risk for A Chronic Health Condition

Your long-term health is essential to your longevity and quality of life. If you find out you’re at risk for a chronic condition, it isn’t too late to be proactive and make healthy changes. Read on to learn more.

Apr 1st, 2023

How Changing Your Should Could Eliminate Back Pain

Style shouldn’t be the only factor you consider while choosing a pair of shoes. Your choice of footwear could mean the difference between everyday comfort and a painful back.

Mar 3rd, 2023

What Your Routine Blood Work Can Tell You

It’s common for your doctor to order a blood test during a well visit. Often a preventive step, routine blood work can also follow up on existing conditions. There’s no single blood test but rather a “menu” of tests for various conditions.

Feb 2nd, 2023

5 Things You're Doing that Exacerbate Your Lower Back Pain

“Oh, my aching back!” is a cliché for a reason — it happens to everyone, and it makes you want to scream. Lots of things can cause back pain, but you may be doing some ordinary things that are making your back pain even worse. Here are five of them.

Jan 1st, 2023

Understanding Your Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis

Living with multiple sclerosis can be difficult, but with the proper care, many patients live full lives. Learn more to understand your diagnosis and how medication, lifestyle adjustments, and more can help.

Dec 1st, 2022

5 Common Signs of an Ear Infection

About half of children will have at least one ear infection before their second birthday, and identifying the problem can be tricky since they’re unable to communicate well verbally. So here, we look at some telltale signs of an ear infection.

Nov 2nd, 2022

What Can Help My Sciatica?

Sciatica is a painful condition that makes it difficult to perform simple tasks. When you have sciatica, it seems like you’ll never find relief. But there are treatments that can help. Keep reading to learn more about which one may be best for you.

Oct 1st, 2022

Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid of Prostate Exams

Prostate exams are an important part of every man’s health care as he gets older. Although the test takes just moments, it involves a digital rectal exam, and that might make you nervous. See why getting a prostate exam doesn’t have to be a big deal.

Sep 1st, 2022

The Link Between High Stress Levels and High Blood Pressure

About one in three adults in the United States have high blood pressure, or hypertension - that’s about 75 million adults. Stressful situations can cause a spike in blood pressure, but does that mean there’s a link between stress and hypertension?

Aug 1st, 2022

Can My Type 2 Diabetes Be Reversed?

Any new diagnosis at the doctor’s office is cause for doing research and exploring your treatment options. There are plenty of treatment strategies out there for Type 2 diabetes, but can you get rid of it entirely?

Jul 1st, 2022

How Joint Injections Can Help Restore Your Mobility

You don’t have to hobble through life. With joint injections, you can get the pain relief you need to improve your mobility and the quality of your days.

Jun 1st, 2022

My Pap Smear Results Were Abnormal—What Now?

A Pap smear is just a routine screening, until the results come back “abnormal.” An abnormal result is NOT a diagnosis of cancer, but it may warrant further evaluation. Read on to learn the next steps to ensure your health.

May 1st, 2022

Adopt These Lifestyle Habits to Prevent Diabetes

On average, most Americans have lifestyle habits that are not healthy, with one out of every ten suffering from diabetes. You can begin now adopting lifestyle habits to prevent this chronic disease before it takes hold and alters your life forever.

Apr 1st, 2022

Why Is it Dangerous To Have High Blood Pressure

Chronic high blood pressure can spell trouble for your heart and overall health. Fortunately, you can take steps to lower your numbers. Read on to learn more about this silent killer and what you can do about it.

Mar 1st, 2022

How to Live a Normal and Healthy Lifestyle with High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure doesn’t necessarily mean you’re doomed to a lifetime of medication. The lifestyle choices you make every day can either raise or lower your numbers. Find out how to make the right choices.

Feb 1st, 2022

Should I Come in for Acute Care or Head to the ER?

When you or a family member is sick or injured, it can be challenging to know if an acute care clinic or the emergency room is the right place to go for help. Take a moment to learn about what acute care can treat and when it’s your best care option.

Jan 1st, 2022

Are My Vaccinations Up to Date?

We have vaccinations to thank for eradicating frightening, sometimes deadly diseases, like polio, diphtheria, influenza and now, COVID-19. Learn about recommended vaccine schedules for babies, children, and adults, and why they’re so critical.

Dec 5th, 2021

Are You Prediabetic?

Did you know diabetes doesn’t develop overnight? Instead, blood sugar issues often occur gradually, and you can even be prediabetic for years without knowing it. Keep reading to learn more.

Nov 1st, 2021

Why the Flu Shot Is Especially Important for Kids and Seniors

It’s flu shot season. If you have children or seniors aged 65 or above in your family, make sure they get a flu shot. Read to learn more about why the flu shot is so essential for children and older adults.

Oct 3rd, 2021

Could You Be Prediabetic and Not Know it?

Diabetes doesn’t typically show up one day during a blood test. It’s usually been building slowly from a prediabetic state until your blood glucose levels are completely out of control. Here’s how to spot prediabetes so you can take swift action.

Sep 1st, 2021

Is Arthritis the Only Cause of Joint Pain?

Arthritis may be the leading cause of chronic joint pain, but it’s certainly not the only one. Learn what other conditions lead to painful joints and the treatments that can help relieve your discomfort.

Aug 11th, 2021

Warning Signs of a Herniated Disc

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit the doctor. It can strike anyone at any age, and when it does, it’s best to seek help from a medical professional to determine the cause and get treatment.

Jul 19th, 2021

Could You Be Among the Millions of Americans Who Don't Know They Have High Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure attacks your body silently, increasing your risk of coronary artery disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Find out whether you’re one of the millions of Americans with high blood pressure and what you can do about it.

Jun 1st, 2021

Lifestyle Modifications for Fibromyalgia

After you receive a diagnosis for fibromyalgia, how should you adapt? These simple changes can help you live more comfortably with a chronic pain condition. Keep reading to learn what you need to know about living with fibromyalgia.

May 3rd, 2021

The Link Between Diabetes and Obesity

Scientists have long known of a link between diabetes and obesity, but the exact reason has been elusive. Recent research has shown the reason, and if you’re either obese or diabetic, it’s information you should know.

Apr 1st, 2021

Childhood Vaccinations and Why They Matter

Your child needs vaccines to protect them from communicable diseases. Here’s why vaccinations matter, the best vaccine schedule to follow, and answers to other vaccination questions.

Mar 10th, 2021

Make It a Healthy Year With a Preventive Physical Exam

To make sure your medical care keeps up with your life and the changes in it, regular preventive physical exams are an excellent tool to ensure your ongoing health. Make it an annual part of your routine by booking a physical each January.

Feb 1st, 2021

6 Principles of Chronic Care

Dealing with doctors and managing multiple medications can make your chronic condition seem worse, not better. But with coordinated chronic care, you can focus on you and let our team take care of the rest.

Jan 17th, 2021

7 Causes of Hypertension

Hypertension, aka high blood pressure, can have multiple different causes. Learn more about the factors that can increase your risk for this common condition.

Dec 1st, 2020

Understanding the Differences Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Do you know the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes? Read on to learn the difference between these diseases and the best treatment options available.

Nov 9th, 2020

How to Prepare for Your Yearly Physical

Yearly physicals are one of the best ways to ensure you’re enjoying optimal health. Checkups monitor existing conditions and detect new issues so you can get treated. From scheduling to the day of, learn how you can prepare for your physical.

Oct 9th, 2020

Acute Joint Pain vs. Arthritis

Anyone can experience temporary joint pain from time to time, which can develop after strenuous physical activity or an injury. Chronic joint pain can be a sign of arthritis. Here’s how you can tell the difference.

Sep 9th, 2020

Benefits of an Annual Flu Shot

Each year, millions of people get sick with the flu, and every year, some of those people die as a result of their illness. Having an annual flu shot is one of the best ways to protect yourself — and your loved ones — this flu season.

Aug 11th, 2020

Is Back Pain Normal As You Age?

Do you have back pain? You’re not alone. This common problem is a leading cause of missed work and job-related disability. But is it a normal part of the aging process? Keep reading to learn more.

Jun 8th, 2020

The Best Ways to Manage Your Joint Pain

Joint pain doesn’t have to limit your mobility — or your ability to do the things you love. Today, you have quite a few treatment options that can help you find effective, long-lasting joint pain relief.

May 21st, 2020

That Hip Pain Could Actually Be a Sciatica Problem

If you’re struggling with unexplained pain in one of your hips, the problem may originate with the sciatic nerve in your lower back. Here’s a look at the telltale signs that your hip pain may be a result of a pinched nerve in your back.

Apr 27th, 2020

High Blood Pressure is Prevalent and Often Goes Undiagnosed

High blood pressure afflicts millions of Americans. But despite its prevalence, this condition often goes undiagnosed. Many adults have high blood pressure and not know it. Read on to learn more.

Mar 29th, 2020

Could You Have Diabetes and Not Know It?

Are you old enough to have diabetes? If you experience extreme hunger or thirst, tingling in the hands and feet, or have a diet that’s high in sugar, you may have diabetes without realizing it. Here’s how to know for sure.

Feb 19th, 2020

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.

Feb 20th, 2024