Health Tips

Thanksgiving meals are great, especially when you get to share them with loved ones. However, traditional Thanksgiving dishes are high in carbs and calories, which can be counterproductive in achieving your weight loss goals. Here are five ways you can have a healthier Thanksgiving this year: 1. Substitute high-carb sides with vegetables Turkey is a…

Small clumps of cells that form on the lining of the colon or rectum are called colon polyps. Although most polyps are harmless, some can develop into cancer. Who’s at risk? Most people who develop colon polyps are 50 or older. Additionally, patients with a family history of colon polyps or who have inflammatory intestinal…

Patients who commonly experience numbness in their fingers, toes, ears and tip of the nose may have more than the cool weather to blame. These are also symptoms of Raynaud’s syndrome, a common condition in the U.S., resulting in more than 200,000 cases per year. What is Raynaud’s syndrome? Raynaud’s syndrome, also known as Raynaud’s…

October is Eczema Awareness Month. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a disease that causes the skin to become inflamed, usually on the arms and behind the knees, but it can occur anywhere on the skin. Due to skin inflammation, eczema can cause rashes, dryness, flaky skin, bumps, peeling, redness and extreme itchiness. It…

Stomach flu, also known as gastroenteritis, is an umbrella term used for various intestinal infections that usually last a few days and can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever. The most common way people get the stomach flu is by not practicing good hand hygiene. Prevention Washing your hands often and thoroughly is key…

As flu season approaches, it’s important to receive your yearly shot. Doctors recommend getting one before Halloween to prevent contracting and spreading the flu. Types of flu vaccines Any flu shot will offer you protection, but the CDC recommends trivalent and quadrivalent vaccines for the 2018-2019 flu season. Who should get a flu shot? According…