Generalizations are risky at best, but a common way of thinking, and are often applied to the symptoms of depression. A person with depression isn't always extremely tearful or outwardly suicidal. There are a vast number of other findings that can indicate the...
Medical insurance costs continue to skyrocket out of the reach of more and more people. Additional double-digit out-of-pocket premium increases are becoming the norm, forcing many families out of affordable health care. Those that can manage their monthly...
We are pleased to announce that Elite Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy, office of Dr. Ryan Bishop, has joined our DPC discount network! Dr. Bishop is a highly recommended Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), and is...
Summertime draws area residents and visitors alike for a swim in our beautiful lakes, rivers and pools, to cool off from the daytime heat. While most outings are relaxing and uneventful, waterborne intestinal, respiratory and skin infections can ruin the best...
A red eye, known by the medical term conjunctivitis, is due to an inflammation of the covering of the eye and the inside of the eyelid. It is most commonly caused by a viral or bacterial infection, allergies or dry eye, and typically can be treated at home without...
Up to 15% of people suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), and the majority of individuals do not even know that they have this condition. Symptoms of excessive fatigue, daytime sleepiness, morning headache and dry or sore throat upon awakening are often due to...
High blood pressure is a widespread medical condition in the United States. Known as hypertension, it is defined as a blood pressure of 140/90 or higher for most people, and is linked with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke as well as heart and...
A common misconception is that all sore throats are due to strep, and antibiotics are always necessary. Countless trips have been made to the emergency room, urgent care or doctor's office, only to be bluntly told that "it is only a cold and nothing can be done." ...
Nasal sores are a common, painful nuisance. They frequently come and go, and often are accompanied by blemishes on the face and scalp that typically have white, pus-filled tops (see picture). These sores are most commonly due to staph bacteria. The majority of...
One out of five Americans smokes tobacco regularly. Even so, people are (or become) aware of the dangers that tobacco may pose (including lung cancer and high blood pressure) and take up the quest to end their addiction to tobacco. But the road is long, and not...