Silent symptoms – why kidney care is critical
1 in 7 Americans have chronic kidney disease. Even scarier, as many as 9 in 10 adults with chronic kidney disease do not know they have it. Tryon Medical…
Seniors
Creating a roadmap for senior care
As you and your loved ones begin to age, the prospect of where to begin when it comes to planning for later in life can become daunting. Luckily, your doctor…
3 things to know about involving your family in your healthcare
Perhaps you’re getting to an age when it would be nice to have some additional support keeping track of appointments. Maybe you’ve received a health diagnosis that you need to…
Healthcare 101: Annual physical vs. wellness visit
Checking in with your clinician every year is critical for staying on top of the Preventive Health Screenings that keep you healthy and strong all year long. Annual wellness…
Healing mind, body, spirit: Inside osteopathic medicine
At Tryon Medical Partners, clinicians like Dr. Michael Farwell strive to expand their patients’ understanding of how their primary care provider can help them meet their health goals. As…
Can smartwatches detect heart problems? The expert weighs in.
Tryon Medical Partners Gaston nurse practitioner Heather Robinson wasn’t wearing a smartwatch or fitness tracker when her heart started beating quickly. At the time, she was busy at the medical…
Living with diabetes, teaching from experience
We often pursue careers that mirror our interests, but it is more rare that we can pursue careers that provide us with the opportunity to help others while helping ourselves.…
Strong bones, strong you: Tips for preventing and treating osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, a condition that causes your bones to become weak and brittle, can be a major concern as you age. Amongst other risks, osteoporosis can cause you to break or…
Five things you need to know about menopause
Women go through two major hormonal changes in life: puberty and menopause. Both changes are important times to talk to someone to help navigate the ins and outs of a…
Preventing colon cancer during Colon Cancer Awareness Month
As the third most diagnosed cancer in the United States, colon cancer is increasingly a cancer affecting younger Americans, with 12% of diagnosed colon cancers occurring in patients under 50…