What’s In There? A closer look inside the body helps find small problems before they become big. Work with your primary care physician to coordinate your overall prevention strategy. Lung Cancer Screening According to the CDC website, an annual lung cancer screening is … [Read more...] about Preventative Health Screenings: Identify Problems Before They Start
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Get Your Zs For Good Health
As we age, getting a good night’s sleep can be more elusive. Common sleep problems such as sleep apnea and insomnia occur with greater frequency as we age. This can make it difficult to get the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Because sleep is necessary for heart … [Read more...] about Get Your Zs For Good Health
Hydration And Health…What You Need To Know
Depending on where you were this past summer and how high the temperatures climbed, you may have had dehydration on your mind. It’s easy to remember the need to drink enough water when the sun is shining and the head index is 90 degrees or more, but getting enough fluid is always … [Read more...] about Hydration And Health…What You Need To Know
Fire Up Your Wellness
If you’ve been lamenting the cost of beef, milk, or cereal, you are not alone. The cost of everything continues to climb. And while most of us recognize that the cost of our health care is increasing in the form of higher deductibles or monthly paycheck deductions, we might not … [Read more...] about Fire Up Your Wellness
Keep Your Teeth Happy…And In Your Mouth
There are three main causes of tooth loss. “The main reason we lose teeth is due to bone loss,” says Dr. Abby Staffieri, DMD at Lavelle Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. Bone loss accelerates as we age. Second, periodontitis (gum disease) can destroy the bone that supports your … [Read more...] about Keep Your Teeth Happy…And In Your Mouth