What You Need to Know About Dog Bites
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm Approximately 65 percent of U.S. households own a dog, and that number is likely higher as pet ownership has significantly increased due to the pandemic. The vast majority of dogs are considered to be members of the family. But it’s important to remember that while dogs play an […]
Affordable Medical Imaging Without Compromising Care
Ft. Jesse Imaging and Gale Keeran Center for Women By Melissa Donovan Whether you have a torn ligament, the doctor suspects cancer or MS, or you’re living with chronic pain, the costs of medical care can feel overwhelming. Have you delayed seeking medical help due to financial concerns? You are not alone. Rising […]
Summer Health & Safety Tips Doctors Want You to Know
School is out, the days are long and the temperature is rising. For a safer, healthier summer, follow these American Medical Association recommendations: Wear sunscreen. Look for a broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30. Also, no sunscreen is waterproof. If you’re splashing in a pool or sweating in the summer sun, you’ll need to […]
Nurturing Healthy Neighborhoods
You probably already know that your genes can affect your health. So can the choices you make, such as getting enough exercise and eating healthy food. But did you know that where you live can affect your health, too? NIH-funded researchers are looking at how the environment around us, from how many trees we can […]
Enjoy a Light Summer Lunch
Watermelon, strawberries, corn, and green beans get all the fresh produce love in the summer, but don’t forget broccoli as a warm-weather staple. Instead of dunking in dressing or smothering with melted cheese, go for a lighter dish with this Broccoli Salad – an ideal light lunch or simple summer side. Visit Culinary.net to find […]
Reconnect National Great Outdoors Month
When I was a kid, the schoolyear mercifully came to an end in June. While it certainly meant an end to pencils, textbooks, and teachers’ dirty looks, what it truly meant to me was no more sitting inside at a desk for seven hours per day while the outside tantalizingly beckoned through the classroom window. […]
When Is It Time To Get Help?
By Josh Williamson, LPC, Life Balance Counseling Have you ever wondered if you have a problem with alcohol or marijuana or another drug but struggle because so much of our society encourages the use of these substances? It can be difficult in our current culture to see any problem with legally using alcohol or […]
How PTSD Changes the Brain What Science Tells Us
By Aleena Mangold, LPC, Christian Psychological Associates Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is more than just distressing memories—it physically alters the brain. This condition can develop after experiencing trauma such as combat, assault, accidents, or natural disasters. PTSD is more common than many realize, with an estimated 6% of the U.S. population experiencing it at […]
FRESH, Filling Springtime Salad
When the crisp air of spring tickles your face and sunrays splash you with warmth, you know salad season has arrived. With fresh flavors abounding this season, the options are nearly endless – just choose your favorite base, toppings, and dressings and you’re set with a delicious first course or hearty meal all on its […]
Your Health on Your Sleeve Wearable Technology
By Alexander Germanis In the 1950s, Dr. Marion Collins’ daughter nearly lost her life because no one was there to inform her doctors she was allergic to a simple tetanus shot. Determined something like that would never happen again, Dr. Collins worked with a jeweler in San Francisco to design and issue the very […]