If you’re like us, you’re very careful about what goes into your body. Our health is so much more than sleeping well, exercising, and eating well. While exercising can keep us feeling fit even when we get old, there’s so much more to overall health. When it comes to medications, for example, many of us […]
Back in the “good old days,” things were acceptable that we wouldn’t even dream of now. You could smoke in restaurants, on airplanes, and pretty much anywhere else. It seems crazy by today’s standards, but that’s how it was. By now, it’s pretty common knowledge that smoking damages our bodies in a myriad of ways. […]
Millions of bacteria populate our intestines, helping regulate digestion, immune health, and overall wellness. Here’s how to protect those “good” bacteria when you get sick. BACTERIA THAT CAUSE illnesses are not the kind of bacteria you want lingering in your body. That’s why doctors prescribe antibiotics to kill them off. Eating specific foods when taking […]
When it comes to the holidays, temptation can lie in wait everywhere. Delicious eggnog, our favorite warm-weather foods, rich desserts, and everything we enjoy is just an arm’s length away. Parties and family reunions fill our evenings around this time of year, so there’s no shortage of events and opportunities to eat foods that taste […]
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Summit Healthcare’s primary care providers want to make sure residents of the White Mountain Community are ready for the 2018–2019 flu season. “GETTING IMMUNIZED CAN help protect you from the flu, but it does more than that,” says William Thomack, Director of Occupational Health at Summit Healthcare. “This vaccine safeguards your coworkers, family, and friends […]
“Staying busy,” is a nice way of saying you’re a productive member of society, but when it comes down to it, many of us really are that busy! Our days fly by and it’s suddenly October. Where did the summer go? Though we’re happy about cooler weather and the upcoming holiday season, there’s one thing […]
Spring allergies get all the attention, but fall allergies can be just as troublesome for some of us. Hayfever is here to help you sneeze, sniffle, and even cough your way through another week. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Keep reading to learn more about allergies and post-nasal drip. What is it? […]
When you reach a certain age, it seems that our schedules start filling up with more tests. From mammograms to pap smears to physicals to visits with the eye doctor to get reading glasses, there’s a lot going on. Suddenly, the calendar on your smartphone might seem to be your best friend! Many diagnostic tests […]
