The definition and age bracket for a “senior” is not always an accurate representation of the group. After all, the Free Dictionary by Farlex describes this group as, “Elderly persons, usually more than sixty or sixty-five years of age.” However, a growing faction of so-called “elderly seniors” isn’t allowing age to define their limits. With many more…
When the typical person thinks about their health they tend to concentrate on things like diet and exercise. However, what some don’t consider is the health of their bones. In fact, in some cases your dietary and exercise choices can lead to weakened bones. If your primary care provider thinks that you are trending towards…
Manuel Bulauitan, MD, or as his patients and coworkers call him, Dr. B has been with DMC Primary Care for just 6 months, but he is already feeling very at home. That feeling could have something to do with his approach to patient care. “The patient feedback I’m getting is positive. I like to make them…
The weather is finally warming up and that means that you and your family will be getting outdoors as much as possible. However, that also means you may be spending time with some less favorable friends; deer ticks. Deer ticks and the Lyme Disease that they spread are something that everyone should be aware of.…
Your health is your most prized possession. It allows you to care for your loved ones, pursue your personal and professional aspirations, and reach your dreams. And it’s worth protecting. Women have healthcare needs that are different from men. Some are the result of gender differences, others are based on biological differences. Finding a women’s health services provider…
Bigger isn’t always better–especially when it comes to your health care. Healthcare consolidation is the new normal, as large healthcare systems seem to continuously try to swallow every independent medical practice in an effort to make more money. And while all of this consolidation might be good for a large healthcare system’s bottom line, it…
Eat right, exercise and get plenty of sleep. These are the things everyone is supposed to do in order to live a healthy, happy life, according to everyone from government agencies to doctors to big-time television pundits. Easy for them to say. They don’t have to deal with all of the daily chores, activities and responsibilities you do. Between getting…
Nobody likes it. Nobody wants it. But the numbers don’t lie. And the truth is stone cold frightening. One out of every eight women in the country will be diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the second-most common kind of cancer affecting women (after skin cancer). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that breast cancer…
As a society, we lead very busy lives. There are children to run to sports events, volunteer opportunities, exercise routines, food prep, long hours at jobs and commuting times that are constantly competing for dominance. And, when we do have a spare moment we tend to jealously guard it and justify using it to binge…
For many, spring means the return of fresh, local foods essential to eating and living well. In particular, whole grains and other nutrients help maintain a healthy metabolism and body weight much more so than the temporary fix of dieting. As naturopath Dr. John Dempster points out, your diet should be customized for your biochemistry. However,…