If you have had chickenpox in your lifetime, then you are at risk for shingles (also known as herpes zoster). This is because the virus that causes chickenpox, varicella zoster virus (VZV), can lie dormant in your nerve tissue for quite some time and is able to reactivate later. That reactivation is what we call […]
Stroke Warning Signs and Prevention
According to the CDC, not only are strokes the top cause of long-term, serious disability but also the fifth-highest cause of death in America. However, the quicker you can identify a stroke and get the proper help, the better your chances are of not becoming a part of those statistics. To that end, your internal […]
Healthy Teenage Sleep Habits
If you have a teenage son or daughter, chances are you’ve seen many strange behaviors related to the phrase “sleep habits.” Unfortunately, “good” or “healthy” are probably not the top adjectives you would choose to pair up with that phrase. And, while some of those changes are caused by naturally fluctuating hormones, puberty and brain […]
A Women’s Guide to Anxiety
In America, 31% of adults age 18 and older have reported experiencing an anxiety disorder at least once in their lifetime. That same study revealed that 23.4% of women compared to only 14.3% men experienced an anxiety disorder within the previous year. Anxiety is a serious issue for women’s mental and physical well-being. If you […]
Cardiovascular Disease: The Men’s Health Guide to Prevention
According to a 2017 study done by the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS), the leading cause of death in America is Cardiovascular Disease. While this is critical information for everyone, they also report that the risk of death due to a heart disease is higher for men than for women. Today we’re going to explain […]
Healthy Habits for the New Year—on a Budget
A lot of what we see and hear in today’s world might make us think that achieving a healthy lifestyle is expensive. However, the truth is that there are quite a few highly successful ways to make a big impact on your health without spending a fortune. To that end, we’ve put together a list […]
Your Health & Wellness is Priority During COVID-19
We know that 2020 has been an incredibly unique year for our world’s health. The COVID-19 pandemic has no doubt touched each of our lives in big and small ways, making each daily decision just a little bit more challenging and the future just a little bit more uncertain. Thankfully, there are many things we […]
Do Hormone Pellets Help You Lose Weight?
You want to lose weight, but it’s a feat easier said than done. Healthy eating habits, exercise routines, and other favorable lifestyle habits either don’t work or elude you because of fatigue and daily demands. But you no longer need to try and go it alone. Hormone pellets available from Herrera Medical Group in Flower […]
How Your Family Doctor Can Help with the Holiday Blues
While many people consider the holidays the most wonderful time of the year, we know that there are also quite a few folks out there who really dread the holiday season. If you are one of those people, we want you to know that you are not alone. Your Family Medical is very familiar with […]
Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
As we make our way into the closing of the year, we start to look forward to celebrating the holidays with friends and family. But don’t forget that, while you do want to be sure to share holiday cheer, you don’t want to share holiday germs with your guests. This rings especially true as we […]
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