You need care, and you need it fast. But depending on where you end up choosing your care can give you a heart attack when the bill comes. Emergency rooms and urgent care centers offer a number of the same services. But choosing to seek those services at an urgent care can save you hundreds […]
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For many people, flu season comes with the threat of a standard virus that comes around every year. The flu, also called influenza, is a contagious respiratory infection caused by a variety of flu viruses. Four different varieties, in fact: A, B, C, and D. While flu viruses are detected year-round, activity is most common
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Keep calm and carry on? That is easier said than done these days. Instances of panic and anxiety are not uncommon. In fact, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America estimates more than 40 million people are affected by anxiety disorders. Feelings of worry, fear, uneasiness, and dread can be paralyzing and may even make
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Have you ever needed immediate medical care for something but weren’t sure where to go? Should you go to your primary care doctor? An urgent care? The emergency room? The choice to go to the emergency room is simple. Emergency care is needed in situations that involve chest pain, difficulty breathing, unconsciousness, severe headache, severe
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According to the CDC, it is recommended that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity each week. Walking is a great way to get the physical activity needed to obtain health benefits. Walking does not require any special skills. It also does not require a gym membership or expensive equipment. And
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We know that many people associate sunscreen with hot, sunny, summer weather. While sunscreen is definitely important during that time of year, it’s equally important during the winter. Even though currently you may be more worried about frostbite and wind chill, if you’re out in the elements while temperatures are freezing, you are at increased
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Stress is the body’s response to physical, mental, or emotional pressure. Stress causes chemical changes in the body that can raise blood pressure, heart rate, and blood sugar levels. It may also lead to feelings of frustration, anxiety, anger, or depression. Everyone feels stress from time to time. Everything from work and family responsibilities, current
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In some areas of the country, the weather outside is still frightful and the result is dry, itchy, irritated skin. There are many causes of dry winter skin: Winter weather. Dry skin is especially common in the winter months, when the humidity level outside drops. When the air outside is cold and dry, the water in
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Whether or not you’ve made a resolution or set an actual goal, many adults vow at the start of a new year to make some lifestyle changes to improve their health. Earlier this month we published a blog about walking your way to better health this year. Of course, exercise is important to enhancing your overall health,
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The hustle and bustle of the holidays is behind us and it’s the time of year when we all are just trying to stay warm! The frigid temps and lack of daylight can affect your physical and your mental health. In this cold weather it’s important to maintain healthy habits. And that means doing more
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