Allergies vs Asthma

Allergies vs Asthma

Spring is finally here, and everything is in bloom – which means the air full of pollen, ready to trigger your seasonal allergies. If you are one of the 50 million Americans who suffer from allergic rhinitis (aka hay fever or seasonal allergies), you may have...
Tips to Allergy-Proof Your Home

Tips to Allergy-Proof Your Home

As the weather turns warmer and trees and flowers begin to bloom, you may notice some less-than-pleasant allergy symptoms developing: itchy, watery eyes, stuffy nose, sneezing, and asthma flares are common signs you suffer from indoor allergies, seasonal allergies, or...
Tips to Boost Your Immune System

Tips to Boost Your Immune System

As we turn the corner of winter and head into spring, many of us are looking forward to the end of the constant cycle of winter illnesses. If you’re one of the unlucky ones who has had illness after illness this winter, you may be wondering what, if anything, you can...
Should I Go to the ER or Urgent Care?

Should I Go to the ER or Urgent Care?

With emergency rooms struggling with short staff and long wait times, many centers are asking those with non-emergent health issues to consider options outside of the Emergency Department, such as urgent care clinics. It’s important that patients know what facility is...
Managing Seasonal Depression

Managing Seasonal Depression

Seasonal depression – also referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or the Winter Blues – is a form of depression that people experience during the fall and winter months. It affects a significant portion of the population and is more common in...
BMI: What it Can and Can’t Tell You About Your Health

BMI: What it Can and Can’t Tell You About Your Health

As we head into the new year, you may be among the many people who choose to make a New Years Resolution. Often, these resolutions are health-focused: Losing weight, quitting smoking, and starting an exercise plan are among the most common ones. If you are looking to...