by 301admin | Apr 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
April is stress awareness month and given that we have been living with a pandemic for the last year, people are more stressed than ever. If you are stressed here are some steps you can take to help cope with those stressors. Exercise Exercise increases your...
by 301admin | Mar 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Colorectal cancer is responsible for an estimated 50,000 deaths each year. But thanks to increased colon cancer awareness efforts, the death rate has been dropping steadily since the 1980s. March is designated as colon cancer awareness month and we want to let you a...
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...
