Urgent Care Blog

How to Have a Balanced Diet: Breaking Down the 2018 Food Pyramid

Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash In 1992, the United States Department of Agriculture released the Food Guide Pyramid, a pyramid graphic that helped individuals learn how to eat better and live a healthier lifestyle. In 2005, the pyramid was replaced with MyPyramid and was based on new research in food needs. The pyramid was widely recognized as a tool for nutrition education. Information was provided as to what… Read More

5 Tips to Protect Your Peepers

The eyes are an important part of overall health and well-being. We rely on our eyes for almost every waking moment which is why it is especially important that we are taking care of our eye health. To ensure proper eye health, there are steps one can take to ensure you always see your best. By learning how to maintain healthy eyes, you can have quality eyesight in your senior years. Below are five tips to follow to… Read More

3 Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider

When it comes to being healthy, doctor visits are required. We visit the eye doctor to promote good eye health and a family physician when we get sick or something is going on that we are unsure of. We rely on physicians to provide us with the best care, ensuring we take the right measures for our overall health and well-being. In the healthcare industry, Patient Safety Awareness Week was created to provide a… Read More

Do You Need 8 Hours of Sleep?

Photo by Katarzyna Kos on Unsplash National Sleep Awareness Week (March 4 – 10) marks a time when consideration is given to how much sleep we need. For decades, the old adage was that eight hours of sleep per day would leave one feeling rested and revitalized. However, is this really true? Is eight hours of sleep the magic number, where everyone will feel great and never be tired? Sleep is a fundamental gauge… Read More

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