Sunburned? 6 things to do next
Barbecues, splashing around the pool, laying on the beach – summer days are perfect for soaking up enough rays to last us through winter. But what if you got…
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6 COVID-era travel tips from Tryon’s “Travel Doc”
[caption id="attachment_5746" align="alignright" width="480"] Dr. Hughes recently visited Malta, an archipelago in the central Mediterranean between Sicily and the North African coast.[/caption] Most travel restrictions have been lifted and for…
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…
Should I visit the dermatologist? Start with this at-home skin assessment
By performing at-home skin self-exams, you can better identify areas of concern and determine when you need intervention from a trusted dermatologist.
When does my daughter need to see a gynecologist?
Growing up comes with a lot of firsts. Your first job, your first kiss and, for teenage girls, your first visit to the gynecologist. The American College of Obstetricians…