Everyone has their own routines. This can refer to what time you wake up, what you have for lunch, or certain physical activities you perform. And while routine is good, constantly repeating certain movements during exercise or work can begin to take a toll on your body over time. We’re talking about repetitive stress injuries. A repetitive stress injury (RSI), also known as repetitive strain injury, can occur as a result of gradual damage to muscles, tendons, and...
Prescription drug abuse is a serious issue in the US. According to statistics found in last year’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health, nearly 10 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The same study found that the overwhelming majority of these cases of prescription drug abuse were caused by medications obtained from family or friends (often from a bathroom medicine cabinet). This is why the Family Practice Center healthcare providers are...
Cleaning is an essential (if unavoidable) part of home life. To really get the job done when cleaning difficult areas like the kitchen and bathroom, this often requires using cleaning products. However, many people may not realize that certain household cleaning products (while effective for cleaning) can actually have an adverse effect on their health. The chemicals found in many cleaners, foams, bleach, and disinfecting sprays can contribute to indoor air...
The condition known affects millions of men and women in the US. Although in the past it was commonly referred to as adult-onset diabetes, the condition has become more common for children too in recent years. Type 2 diabetes alters the way a person’s body metabolizes sugar (glucose), a crucial source of energy. The condition can either reduce the amount of insulin created by the body (affecting the body’s ability to maintain normal glucose levels) or make the...
