Lifestyle & Fitness

When you have high blood pressure, watching what you put into your part becomes important as part of your care. The DASH Diet was created to offer you a guide in monitoring and planning your meals. BUT, when it comes to holidays and all that good Southern eating comes out, it’s hard to resist. To
Read More

We are fortunate to live in such a beautiful place that allows us many days of sunshine and beach days but even that comes with a “warning label”… wear sunscreen! Since May is skin cancer awareness month, we want to provide some information from the American Academy of Dermatology that can help you when it
Read More

3 Ways Family Caregivers Can Care For Themselves Caring for an aging or ill family member can be physically and mentally exhausting. Whether it’s taking an aging parent to their primary physician or caring for a spouse with failing health, the statistics prove caregivers are more likely to be hospitalized than people of their same
Read More

What Happens If I Eat Mold As we approach the holiday season there are sure to be leftovers galore saved in your fridge. Properly storing the foods and knowing when to toss them out will help keep your family healthy and out of the primary care doctor’s office. One of the most frequently searched questions
Read More

Foods That May Be Causing Your Migraines If you receive migraine treatment from your general practitioner, you know that when a migraine hits, the pain can be nearly debilitating. A consultation with you Conway family medicine doctor will reveal there are some lifestyle choices you can make to reduce the likelihood of a migraine. Part
Read More

Summer Is Peak Time for Illness From Feces in Swimming Areas Whether it’s the beach you visit on vacation or the lake at your local park, summer is prime time for swimming enjoyment. A recent report from U.S. health officials warn while swimming may be a fun way to pass the long days, relaxing in
Read More

Is Sitting The New Smoking? If you’ve heard the phrase “sitting is the new smoking,” and were a little confused, let us explain why your primary care doctor says sitting at a desk – or anywhere for that matter – for more than six hours a day is slowly killing you. Eighty-six percent of Americans
Read More

The Best Ways To Treat A Sunburn There are few things better in life than long beach days. Summer quickly becomes the best season of the year when you feel the sand beneath your feet, hear the waves hitting the shore, and can relax in the sun’s warmth. No doubt you’ve heard a number of
Read More

Top 3 Reasons To See Your Doctor Before You Travel Summer is prime travel season. Whether you’re going on an exotic safari, tropical beach trip, or just traveling across the state line, there are reasons to visit your family doctor for a routine health exam. As you plan your trip, be sure to search for
Read More

What Is Clean Eating & Is It Good For My Body? Clean eating is getting a lot of attention lately. Whether you’ve heard the phrase in restaurant marketing, or your general practitioner suggested clean eating as a way to build healthier habits, the food craze has many people questioning where their food comes from and
Read More

Is your refrigerator packed with unhealthy leftovers? Are your shelves stocked with an assortment of chips and cookies? It’s time to turn over a new leaf. If you’re one of the many who have resolved to shed some unwanted pounds, you have no shortage of diets to choose from. Should you opt for low fat
Read More