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…
Seniors
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…
Decline in pandemic-era doctor visits causes uptick in late-stage cancer diagnoses
The pandemic keeping people away from their annual well visits has caused a rise in late-stage cancer diagnoses for conditions like breast cancer.
Lower your blood pressure with these 5 tips
Taking charge of your health by developing sustainable habits like regular exercise, eating a balanced diet and getting sufficient rest helps keep blood pressure within normal ranges.
Maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle after 65 – four tips
It is never too late to adopt heart-healthy practices, even after age 65 when risk of high blood pressure and heart failure increase.
Fit and functional: Safe exercise after 65
It’s important to get regular exercise no matter your age. Follow these tips to exercise safely after age 65.