What is a heat advisory and what does it mean? A heat advisory is issued in our area when the heat index is at or above 105 degrees for two or more consecutive days. It can also be issued when the air temperature reaches 103 degrees or more for at least 2 consecutive...
Health News
Physical Fitness and Sports Month
What better way to celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month than to get out and get active! Physical fitness has its obvious perks and visible results – smaller waistline, bigger muscles,...
How to Survive Seasonal Allergies
Spring is in the air and, for some people, that means symptoms of seasonal allergies — sneezing, wheezing, watery eyes and a running nose. However, you can take steps to get your allergy under control. Start with these 3 strategies to survive seasonal spring...
Quit Smoking This Year
Overall, cigarette smoking among U.S. adults has declined. Yet, nearly 38 million American adults smoked cigarettes in 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of disease and death...
Recover from the Flu
Our clinics have been quite busy this flu season. We’re seeing lots of patients with the flu and flu-like symptoms. It's never fun to be sick so Dr. Rai will share tips on how to prevent catching the flu and how to recover from the flu if you get sick. With the flu...
Hangover Relief
Sometimes ringing in the New Year a little too hard can leave you suffering from a hangover. You may experience symptoms such as fatigue, headache, nausea, shakiness, sensitivity to light or sound, thirst, and/or difficulty concentrating after a night of...
Stay Healthy This Holiday
Staying healthy through the holiday season can sometimes be a difficult task. Some of the major holidays, (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's) all come in the middle of cold and flu season....
Flu Shot Myths
Misinformation about the flu vaccine may keep some people from getting a shot. Don't let flu shot myths prevent you from getting vaccinated and protecting yourself against influenza. MYTH: The flu vaccine will give you the flu. It is not possible to get the flu from...
Tips for a Healthy Fall
Fall into healthy habits this autumn! Follow these tips to help you and your family stay healthy this fall. Washing hands is one of the best ways to protect yourself from getting sick. The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year in...
3 Reasons Your Child Needs a Sports Physical
It’s that time of year: Time for Pre-Participation Exams (PPE), also known as Sports Physicals. You already know that playing sports is a great way to keep your child fit and is a fun way for him/her to socialize and meet new friends. You might not know why it's...