Smartphones are everywhere these days. For many people, mobile devices like iPhones and Androids feel less like tools and more like integral parts of day-to-day life. And while it’s easy to enjoy the perks of this amazing technology, excess smartphone usage can also pose health concerns in some cases. That’s why the healthcare providers here at Family Practice Center wanted to take a moment to highlight a few of the more common health issues associated with...
Here at Family Practice Center, we are all about delivering patient satisfaction. One of the ways we try to make every patient’s experience in our office a great one is by utilizing cutting-edge medical technology when it is available. With this in mind, we are happy to announce that we are now offering Telemedicine appointments powered by eVisit™. To help explain how this new service will help make things easier for our patients, we have answered a few...
As we age, it’s normal for our bones to become weaker. However, there is a difference between natural weakening that occurs over time and osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition in which a person’s bones become very brittle and fragile. A seemingly minor bump or fall can easily become a fracture for people with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is one of the leading causes of disability for adults in the US, especially senior citizens. And unfortunately, the...
Menopause can be a mystery to many women, largely due to the fact that every woman may experience menopause differently. This can refer to the severity or frequency of symptoms during the perimenopause (or pre-menopause) period when a woman is beginning her transition. However, one thing that most women entering menopause have in common is the occurrence of hot flashes. Hot flashes are the most common symptom associated with menopause. Roughly 75% of all women...
The health of our hearts is essential to every function of our daily lives. There is perhaps no more important aspect to maintaining our overall health and wellbeing than taking care of our heart. Due to the prevalence of heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions, it’s critical to do what you can to promote the best-possible heart health. While it may seem challenging to change certain habits, there are actually several simple steps you can take to treat...
Most of us know that October was breast cancer awareness month. Worldwide breast cancer is the leading type of cancer in women. It is more common in developed countries and the survival rate are also higher in developed countries due to cancer detection. Outcomes for breast cancer are variable depending on exact type of cancer as well as the extend of the disease. The earlier the detection and subsequent treatment the less extensive the disease and the higher the...
