Hydration: Why It’s So Important

Hydration: Why It’s So Important

Your body depends on water to survive. Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body needs water to work properly. For example, your body uses water to maintain its temperature, remove waste, and lubricate your joints. Water is needed for overall good health. Path to...
Tick Removal

Tick Removal

If you find a tick attached to your skin, there’s no need to panic—the key is to remove the tick as soon as possible. There are several tick removal devices on the market, but a plain set of fine-tipped tweezers work very well. How to remove a tick Use fine-tipped...
Diabetes and Exercise

Diabetes and Exercise

Article source: https://familydoctor.org/diabetes-and-exercise/Exercise can make a real difference for people who have diabetes. Exercise can help control your weight and lower your blood sugar level. It also lowers your risk of heart disease. Heart disease is a...
What is skin cancer?

What is skin cancer?

Article source: https://familydoctor.org/condition/skin-cancer Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Almost all skin cancers are the result of too much exposure to ultraviolet light. This is found in sunlight, tanning booths, and...
“Bee” Careful! What To Do If You Get Stung

“Bee” Careful! What To Do If You Get Stung

Source for this article: https://familydoctor.org/bee-careful-what-to-do-if-you-get-stung/ Unless you are allergic to the venom of bees, wasps, or hornets, you probably won’t need to see your family doctor if you get stung. A sting will be painful and...
COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID-19 Vaccine

This article resource: https://familydoctor.org/covid-19-vaccine/ Three vaccines for COVID-19 have been authorized for emergency use in the United States from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...