Should I Get a Flu Shot?

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that all individuals over six months of age receive an annual flu vaccine, with very rare exceptions. Despite this, many people choose not…

Dr. Anne Barnard: A Colonoscopy to Smile About

As a medical practice, we promote screening colonoscopies in those 50 and older because they save lives. Though patients are asleep for the actual procedure, the preparation before a colonoscopy…

Surprise Symptoms of Heartburn

Heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux, in which stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, which can be very painful. Heartburn is a very common condition that affects nearly…

5 Things Women Should Do to Stay Healthy

Though it’s highly preventable and treatable, more than 11,000 women in the United States are diagnosed each year with cervical cancer. In honor of National Cervical Health Awareness Month, here…

Learning to Live With Type 2 Diabetes

You have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes…now what?! This new diagnosis can be overwhelming at first, but with lifestyle changes and support, from your healthcare team, you can manage…

Beating the Winter Blues

Follow these health tips to help boost mood, reduce stress and ease anxiety: Turn on the tunes. Listening to music can elevate your mood, increase motivation/efficiency and aid in relaxation.…

How much sleep do we really need?

How much sleep do we really need? Sleep is a very important indicator of our overall health and well-being. Regular sleep can improve immunity, lower risk for heart disease, diabetes,…

Know Your Fats: Healthy vs. Unhealthy

There are a variety of fats in the foods we eat, and some are better than others. Of these varieties, there are four major types of fats: Monounsaturated Fats Polyunsaturated…

Breast Cancer: Does It Run in the Family?

You’re right to think some people are at greater than average risk for breast cancer based on conditions that can be inherited. Although most breast cancers are random, family history…

Diet or Regular? Which Should You Choose?

If you follow a well-balanced diet without limitations (“everything in moderation”), regular or diet soda every now and then can be an enjoyable part of life. But which one is…