Headaches

When to See a Doctor Not all headaches require a physician’s attention. But headaches can signal a more serious disorder that requires prompt medical care. Immediately call or see a doctor if you or someone you’re with experiences any of these symptoms: Sudden, severe...

Your Baby’s Eyes

What Can My Baby See? New parents often wonder “what exactly can my baby see?” Up to about 3 months of age, babies’ eyes do not focus on objects more than 8 to 10 inches from their faces. During the first months of life, the eyes start working together and vision...

Your Body

Know Your BMI for Better Health The best way to learn if you are overweight or obese is to find your body mass index (BMI). You can find your BMI by entering your height and weight into a BMI calculator, such as the one available at...

Happy Fourth of July!

Enjoy the Day – and Keep Your Family Safe Everyone loves a great July 4 celebration! But fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burns and eye injuries. It’s always best to attend a community celebration where fireworks are handled by the pros. But if fireworks...

Let’s Talk About Carbs

Good? Bad? What’s the difference? Q: I’ve heard there are “good: crabs and “bad” carbs. Can you tell me how to add healthy carbohydrates to my diet? A: Some diet books use the term “bad carbs” to talk about foods with refined carbohydrates (i.e. meaning they’re made...

DID YOU KNOW?

What Exactly IS Diabetes? Diabetes is the condition in which the body does not properly process food for use as energy. Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose, or sugar, for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ that lies near the stomach, makes...