by 301admin | Feb 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for all Americans, but certain minority groups face a greater risk than others. Deaths from heart disease are higher in black Americans than in white Americans and other ethnic groups. Nearly 48% of African American women...
by 301admin | Feb 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
February is National American Heart Month AND National Snack Food Month. Heart Month is celebrated to motivate Americans to adopt healthy lifestyles to prevent heart disease. Focusing on your heart health has never been more important. People with poor cardiovascular...
by 301admin | Jan 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
January is National Blood Donor Month – a month used to signify the need for donors in a time where giving is sparse. Blood donations typically drop off during and immediately after the winter holidays, which makes National Blood Donor Month in January a...
by 301admin | Dec 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
You may have heard of the term ‘seasonal depression’ or jokingly used the phrase when feeling unmotivated or down during winter months – but did you know there is a name for feeling sad, anxious, or tired during the winter months? The recognized name is seasonal...
by 301admin | Nov 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
The holiday season is upon us – the best time of year, am I right?! Thanksgiving and Christmas brings about family, food and times of giving. However, healthy decisions should stay top of mind even when it seems difficult to do. We have a few tips on how to stay...
by 301admin | Oct 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Did you know there are two different types of doctors: a MD (Doctors of Medicine) and DO (Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine)? None of which are “better” or “more skilled” than the other, but rather practice differently. Dr. John Manire at Our Family Direct Primary Care...
by 301admin | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
As many schools are still conducting online, virtual learning (or part-time e-learning), kids are potentially missing an important time of day – recess. And P.E. for that matter, but most importantly, our kids may not be getting the exercise they need when at home and...
by 301admin | Aug 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
The new school year has returned – Whether your child’s school has started full-time virtual learning, in the classroom or a bit of both, it is clearly not the traditional back-to-school experience that we’ve known. Our Family Direct Primary Care has some tips...
by 301admin | Jul 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
The hot, humid Louisville summers can seem never ending. Last year, Louisville had its hottest September day of 98 degrees which broke the 1954 record, so it’s very likely that this heat may last all the way up until October, which is why knowing the signs of heat...
