Each time you bring your child to a pediatrician, he or she will weigh your child. This is done to make sure the child is developing properly, and it can also help reveal issues with obesity. If your child is severely overweight, your pediatrician might discuss this issue with you. The goals are to help you find out why your child is overweight and to find ways to help the child lose the extra weight he or she is carrying around. Read More»
If you experience panic attacks from time to time, you should consider visiting a doctor next time one occurs. A panic attack can be extremely scary and can come on quickly without a lot of notice. If you have never sought help for your panic attacks, now might be a good time to do so. Here are several things you should know about panic attacks and why you should visit a doctor if you experience them. Read More»
Each fall starts the beginning of a new flu season. More than 200,000 people are hospitalized from influenza-related complications every year. To avoid the risk of having flu complications, or better yet, even getting the flu, there are several things you can do to limit your exposure. Here are four easy tips you can follow. Get a Flu Shot One easy step you can take to help your health during flu season is to get a flu shot. Read More»