Nobody wants to catch the flu, but people get it all of the time. In fact, according to WebMD, “5% to 20% of the U.S. population will get the flu, on average, each year.” And, while the flu itself doesn’t seem all that frightening to many of us, people do die from it. To be exact, WebMD stated that 3,000…
Weight gain and obesity is a major problem with a large portion of the American population. In fact, according to the CDC, “The prevalence of obesity was 39.8% and affected about 93.3 million of U.S. adults in 2015-2016.” But what causes these rates? Well, there are many theories including food deserts, extra sugar in packaged foods and more.…
Often when patients go to a healthcare facility for an imaging procedure they experience feelings of fear and anxiety. They don’t know the technologist, they don’t know the facility, they don’t know what their results will be. That is not what patients at Derry Imaging experience. Today we are going to tell you a story…
For those who haven’t heard of HMR (Health Management Resources), it’s a customized weight loss program we run that, according to our HMR Info Session and Program Basics blog, “involves psychology and medical staff – essentially it’s a program where a whole team helps to manage health in a resource-based way.” The program has resulted in great…
Nothing can compare to the feeling of sunshine and fresh air on your face and in your hair. Outdoor exercise is one of the most enjoyable ways to improve muscle strength, gain cardiovascular benefits galore and even get a mood boost. Looking for a great summer exercise that’s fun to share with the whole family?…
Lydia Bennett, MD is one of our talented DMC Primary Care Family Physicians. Recently, she was even interviewed for Parenting Magazine! With school just around the corner, we wanted to share some of her answers to frequently asked questions we hear from parents. How often does my child need a physical and why is it important? “Ideally,…
The summer is well underway and so are the plans to get that body you’ve been dreaming of. Do you have a plan? If not, HMR the weight loss program may be an option for you. However, before we jump right into what HMR is, let’s talk about how you can learn more from medical…
Parenting is a tough job. You rise early, feed and dress the kids, drop them off at school and then…the commute begins. Chances are if you are working a fair distance away from your home you are listening to either a lot of the same music or book on tapes (probably not on real tapes…
Running has a bad reputation. For those who aren’t accustomed to running, it can seem incredibly hard on your body or just difficult to get started in general. However, running has a lot of benefits even if you aren’t a marathoner. For instance, Competitor Running cites all of the following as major benefits of running: Overall Mental…
Getting outside is the first thing on our minds when the temperature warms up, flowers bloom, and trees bud. For many of us, the enthusiasm ends when the nice weather triggers the itchy eyes, runny nose and sneezing associated with seasonal allergies. Why do we get allergies in the first place? The nasal and bronchial passageways in…