Patient Care Using Your Head: Safety in Sports By Lori Barrette Sep. 23, 2013 Fall sports are in full swing and for many young athletes, bumps, bruises and the occasional broken bone are considered part of the game. Fortunately, life-threatening injuries are rare. But, when ...
Patient Care Stroke: Know Your Risk and Think FAST By Lori Barrette Sep. 16, 2013 Nearly every 40 seconds, someone in America suffers a stroke. Taking good care of yourself and knowing the warning signs of stroke can help reduce your risk. And acting quickly when stroke occurs may ...
Patient Care What NOT to Do Tomorrow Morning: Skip Breakfast By Lori Barrette Sep. 9, 2013 It's often touted as the most important meal of the day but can breakfast help your heart health? Registered dietitian Kacie Cook weighs in on a study that linked eating breakfast with a ...
Patient Care Chew on This: Debating Dental Filling Safety By Lori Barrette Sep. 2, 2013 Controversy, debate and conflicting media stories have caused some confusion for adults or parents of children who need a cavity filled. Here are some facts to sink your teeth into.
Patient Care Make a Date for a Back-to-School Vision Screening By Lori Barrette Aug. 19, 2013 Don’t blink – but summer’s almost over and the mad dash to get our children ready for school is in full swing. While you’re filling up your shopping cart with school supplies and new clothes, be sure ...
Patient Care Skipping Stones: Diet, Hydration are Key to Prevention By Lori Barrette Aug. 12, 2013 Summer: when some like it hot. But an abundance of hot weather and hot dogs reminds us hydration and diet play a vital role in good health and, more specifically, preventing the formation of kidney ...
Patient Care 6 Grilling Tips to Lower Your Cancer Risk By Lori Barrette Jul. 29, 2013 Juicy burgers, hot dogs with the fixings, and steaks grilled to perfection are staples backyard cookouts. But grilling at high temperatures can produce chemicals that damage DNA in our genes that may ...
Patient Care Run for Your Life: Make the Most of Summer Workouts By Lori Barrette Jul. 22, 2013 With summer’s warm weather, many of us are getting outside to exercise, often running. We all know this kind of activity makes you sweat and increases your heart rate—all good effects. But it can ...
Patient Care When Urgent Care May Be Right for You By Lori Barrette Jun. 10, 2013 There is no substitute for the strong relationship you build over time with your own doctor. But urgent care can serve a purpose when you require treatment for a non-life-threatening condition and ...
Patient Care Long Summer Nights Spell Risk for Teen Drivers By Lori Barrette May. 27, 2013 The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is dubbed the "100 deadliest days" because nearly a third of teen-driver deaths happen in the summer months. What can parents and loved ones of teens do ...
