10 Tips for Reinventing Yourself during “September Is Healthy Aging Month” 1. Do not act your age or at least what you think your current age should act like. Who better to decide what’s appropriate for your age than you, anyway? You’ve earned the right to be who you want to be. Some people may…
Two Things You Need to Know 1. Your Flu Shot is IMPORTANT. Your first and best line of defense for avoiding the flu or lessening the severity of symptoms is getting your flu shot. This is especially important for people who have chronic conditions or are over 65. DMC will begin administering flu shots…
You have been doing everything you can to stay healthy during COVID-19. And even as our communities begin to open up again, you may choose to contine avoiding certain activities that you feel are risky. But, please be sure you aren’t avoiding the very things that keep you healthy. Recent studies show that people are…
Your health remains our top priority! Taking care of your health right now is the most important thing you can do for yourself and your family. That’s why DMC Primary Care will start seeing patients in all of our offices again STARTING MONDAY, MAY 4TH. We understand the concerns people have amidst the current Covid-19…
Why am I feeling so stressed? It is natural to feel stress, anxiety, and worry during and after a major crisis. COVID-19 might fall into that category for you. While everyone reacts differently, and your own feelings will change over time, notice and accept how you feel. Taking care of your emotional health at a…
You can stay healthy and we can help. We hope that you are all taking the recent “stay at home” order as seriously as we are. It is the only way to stop the spread of this very serious virus. We want to share with you some temporary guidelines that are strongly recommended by our…
Covid-19 is all over the news. It is forecasted that many more people will become sick before this is over. It’s possible to take all of the recommended precautions and still get the virus. But don’t panic –there are steps you can take to improve your chances of it being milder, even if you…
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women (behind lung cancer). Just under 42,000 women in the United States are expected to die from breast cancer in 2019. Thanks to advancements in medicine and better access to healthcare, death rates have dropped significantly (40% from 1989 to 2016, according to the…
The kids are back in school and many are on the athletic fields playing sports. Unfortunately, at this time of the year, we see a stream of sports injuries as young athletes jump head-first into daily practices and games, in many cases following a summer of inactivity. With weakened muscles, they are susceptible to muscle…
When an obese, depressed and lethargic 17-year-old patient came in for help, Dr. Caren Eliezer knew just what to do. After talking with her patient at length and reviewing his medical charts, Dr. Eliezer put together a program that included changes to his lifestyle and diet plus supplements. Following her recommendations not only led this…