Concussions 101
It’s always difficult, especially with young children, to tell what is just a bump on the head or something more serious. Tryon Medical Partners’ Dr. Margaret Ball, is a family…
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Exercise for menopause: 3 ways to adapt your workouts after 40
Menopause is a transformative phase of a woman’s life, signaling the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Amidst the hormonal fluctuations that come with this transition, learning…
Five ways to fight insulin-resistant menopausal weight gain
Whether it’s yourself or your mother, sister, or girlfriend, you likely know a woman who has entered menopause or perimenopause who also cannot lose weight. Stubborn pounds grow around her…
Wegovy: the complete story on weight loss medications
Over the past few months, it has been difficult, if not impossible, to avoid hearing about new weight loss medications on the market. But the conversation around these new options…
Sleep trackers: Do they work and should you use one?
We’ve all been told that a good night’s sleep is important for your overall health. This probably explains why there are so many apps, smart devices, and trackers claiming to…
Four things to know about primary care
If you’ve ever wondered what primary care clinicians do, or how to find the right primary care clinician for you, you’re in good company. Although primary care clinicians are a…
Hormonal tests 101: from ovulation to menopause
For many women, a new chapter of their reproductive life begins in the bathroom as they urinate on a plastic stick. Whether it’s to track fertility in hopes of a…
New treatment options for uterine fibroids
Are you one of the 70% of women with uterine fibroids? Many women may not even know they have fibroids, which are benign muscle tumors in the uterus. But for…
Laugh, cringe, facepalm: healthcare clinician reactions to medical TV
Click to any random channel – or open any of the various streaming services – and you won’t have to scroll for long before hitting a medical drama. They can…
Vaccine FAQs – COVID-19, flu, and RSV
Tryon registered medical assistant Donna Ferguson (right) administers a vaccine to patient services specialist Brooke Knudson (left) to help her avoid serious illness during the 2023 upper respiratory virus season.…