Everybody coughs. In addition to being a normal bodily function, coughing actually serves a useful purpose for our bodies. Coughing helps clear mucus and other foreign material that can irritate the lungs from our airways. Most coughs are associated with short-term illnesses like a cold or the flu and typically don’t hang around too long. However, coughs that linger over time can be a sign of something more serious. A chronic cough is a cough that lasts eight...
Patient education is a responsibility that I, and the rest of the team at Family Practice Center, take very seriously. I’m always happy to answer questions that I receive from patients to the best of my ability. One question that I have received a lot over the years is, “Why are doctors always late?”. I personally hate being late to an appointment and try my best every day to be professional and respectful of my patients’ time. I could probably write a book on...
It’s no surprise to hear that getting plenty of sleep at night is critical to our overall health and wellbeing. But the extent to which sleep can impact a person’s physical and mental health may come as a shock to some people. Experts agree that getting less than the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night can have a profound impact on your health (both short and long-term), your mood, your weight, and more. Here are a few reasons why our healthcare providers...
