The weather is finally warming up and that means that you and your family will be getting outdoors as much as possible. However, that also means you may be spending time with some less favorable…
Your health is your most prized possession. It allows you to care for your loved ones, pursue your personal and professional aspirations, and reach your dreams. And it’s worth protecting. Women have healthcare needs that are…
Bigger isn’t always better–especially when it comes to your health care. Healthcare consolidation is the new normal, as large healthcare systems seem to continuously try to swallow every independent medical practice in an effort to…
Eat right, exercise and get plenty of sleep. These are the things everyone is supposed to do in order to live a healthy, happy life, according to everyone from government agencies to doctors to big-time television pundits. Easy for them…
Nobody likes it. Nobody wants it. But the numbers don’t lie. And the truth is stone cold frightening. One out of every eight women in the country will be diagnosed with breast cancer, making it…
As a society, we lead very busy lives. There are children to run to sports events, volunteer opportunities, exercise routines, food prep, long hours at jobs and commuting times that are constantly competing for dominance.…
For many, spring means the return of fresh, local foods essential to eating and living well. In particular, whole grains and other nutrients help maintain a healthy metabolism and body weight much more so than…
Each day, millions of Americans endure a regimen finger pricks, injections and questions about what they can and cannot eat. They have diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 9 percent of the U.S.…
The farmer’s market is still shuttered, and it’s the season for comfort food, not weight loss. Although eating more seems natural, it is very much possible to lose weight in the cooler months. It just…
Heart disease is insidious. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that it takes more than 600,000 lives every year, leaves thousands of families without their loved ones and costs millions of others their…
DMC Primary Care at Bedford has extended hours for appointments almost every weeknight, making it easier than ever to schedule an appointment with your provider that fits your busy schedule. You can schedule same-day appointments for…
It has been said that beauty is only skin deep–and the same can be said for some health issues. From acne to irregularly shaped moles to melanoma and cosmetic concerns, Americans have more reasons than…