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…
It happens more than 750 times every minute in American hospitals. It’s the most common invasive medical procedure performed, helps physicians diagnose disease, determine treatment plans and make important decisions about patients of all ages.…
The most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight and eat healthier, according to the Statistic Brain Research Institute. Nearly 70 percent of everyone who makes that resolution fails by the second week. With spring…
When did it happen? Was it after turning the page on age 29, receiving that AARP letter in the mail or qualifying for medicare? Truth is, you’ll likely never know when your metabolism began to…
So you’re in the market for a new primary care provider? Congratulations, you are about to embark on an important journey that could result in you switching primary care providers–and finding a long-term partner in…