Summertime means time off from school, camp, swimming, vacations, and spending the long days outdoors. Even if our activities may look a little different this year with some social distancing practices still in place, most kids will be getting more outdoor time in the summer than they do at other times of the year. Along […]
You’ve probably heard that being obese puts you at increased risk for some major health concerns like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension (high blood pressure), sleep apnea, and even some cancers. But did you know that being obese can have a major impact on many different parts of your health? Let’s take a look […]
As the country’s businesses start to reopen, it’s important to remember that the COVID-19 pandemic is not over. While the spread of the new coronavirus has slowed down, it is still a threat. It’s important that as people emerge from their homes that they take precautions to ensure they do not become infected with the […]
Dr. Dara K. Lee Lewis recently wrote an article for Harvard Medical School reporting on how cardiovascular disease may increase the risk of severe illness and death for those who contract COVID-19. While most patients will experience mild flu-like symptoms, there’s about 10% to 20% who will need hospitalization. Reports from China identify the respiratory […]
Medical imaging is a diverse area of medicine that offers some of the most important tools for healthcare providers in treating a variety of illnesses and injuries. These non-invasive methods use different types of technology to view or create images of the inside of the body in order to help doctors reach a diagnosis, monitor […]
