Ticks can be more than an annoyance. They can transmit diseases that pose a risk to your health. Dr. Hala Saad, Infectious Disease physician at Quincy Medical Group (QMG), says ticks can be active throughout the year, but their activity levels are generally higher during the warmer months. As we enter the dog days of summer, Dr. Saad offers tips to keep yourself safe this summer.
Summer is a great time for travel. If you’re hitting the road in the coming weeks, make sure you’re prepared. Whatever activity you have planned, having a travel first aid kit with you will help you with any situation that may arise.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Well, as I’m writing this, it’s nearly 50 degrees and raining so it seems more like Easter but all the festive lights and trees and inflatable yard decorations would suggest otherwise. This, the most wonderful time of the year, with all its glitter and fruitcake, also brings more than its share of stress. Here are a few common holiday problems and tips for handling them.
Summer is winding down. Well, it was when I started this post, but it seems that autumn has arrived overnight. The temperature outside is noticeably cooler and pumpkin spice everything is in the stores. But along with the geese, some people’s moods are getting ready to fly south for winter. Fall ushers in all the plaid scarves and the start of mild to moderate depression for many people.
Establishing with a primary care doctor can help you keep your health on track. Your doctor can help monitor your weight, blood pressure, and the level of cholesterol in your blood. Screenings vary based on your age, so it’s important to have a conversation with your doctor about your specific needs. Here’s a list of 6 things you should speak with your doctor about.
Our region recently experienced icy conditions, and as the winter season goes on, we are likely to see more ice and snow. Winter weather can be unpredictable, so it is important to be prepared to prevent serious injury.
The holidays are coming quickly, which means it is almost time for Halloween. Traditionally Halloween has been a day where children can bet on one thing, CANDY! No, this is not a blog post telling you to lock your children up that day and make them eat raw broccoli, but rather a post to explain how we can make this holiday inclusive for children with food allergies.
Varicose veins are not just a cosmetic issue, they can also be a symptom of vascular issues and lead to other problems down the road.
All too often when the weather gets cold and the days get shorter, good intentions go out the window. Most of the time “Holiday Foods” like gravies, high-fat meats, desserts, eggnog, candy, stuffing, and casseroles are not exactly helping anyone reach their health goals. While it is okay to have an occasional treat, October to January tends to be a time when treats are readily available and fitness is at an all-time low. It may not seem like 3 or 4 months is a big deal, but most Americans gain at least 1 – 5 pounds during this period. Additionally, taking so many months off from focusing on your health makes it that much harder to get back-on-track. For those that have diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver disease, or other chronic conditions a few months can certainly have a large impact on disease progression and outcomes.