Urgent Care Blog

Mosquito Bites May Bug You Earlier This Year

Expect mosquito season to arrive early this year and leave residents at greater risk for both the annoyance and the various types of viruses they bring. In fact, some experts are predicting that this year’s mosquito season will be worse than ever. This has put health officials on high alert about the presence of invasive species of mosquitoes carrying dangerous viruses like West Nile and Zika. At MD Now, we are… Read More

Spring Into Action for Seasonal Allergy Relief

Spring brings warmer weather and colorful flowers, along with the sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes of severe seasonal allergies. Around 50 million people in the United States suffer from allergies every year. But these allergies are more than a seasonal nuisance and are actually the sixth leading cause of chronic illness. In some parts of the country, springtime allergies begin as early as February and leave… Read More

How to Have a Heart-Healthy Diet

' Even after Heart Health Month has passed, you should try to have heart healthy foods every day of the year. By following a heart healthy diet and living a healthy lifestyle, you may be able to completely avoid heart disease, while sufferers can lessen its life-threatening effects. Luckily, it’s easy to incorporate heart healthy meals and snacks into your daily routine. And if you currently suffer from a… Read More

How Exercise Helps Prevent Falls and Injuries In The Elderly

Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury to seniors? In fact, falls are suffered by about one-third of people age 65 and over and around 50% of seniors over age 80. This is why medical experts are strongly promoting fall prevention in the elderly by encouraging seniors to be more active on a regular basis to decrease their risk of falls. Sadly, too many inactive seniors aren’t aware of their risk of… Read More

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