Every May is Blood Pressure Awareness Month. Sponsored by the CDC, National High Blood Pressure Education Month raises awareness about the effects high blood pressure can have on health. Because of how pervasive high blood pressure is, we wanted to take the opportunity to explain
Arthritis simply means inflammation or swelling of one or more joints. While the image most of us think of is usually one of osteoarthritis, there are actually more than 100 different conditions that affect the joints and the tissues around the joints. Specific causes, risk
Many celebrate as the weather warms up and we can finally spend more time outside. Many others, however, start to deal with spring allergies, which can take some of the enjoyment away from spending that much-needed time outside. Luckily, there are ways to prepare for
February is known as American Heart Month, when we raise awareness about the importance of heart health, talk about disease prevention, and share how to make heart-healthy decisions. As heart disease is the number one killer of Americans, this month is increasingly important to many
Following the holiday season, everybody wants to get back on track and take better care of themselves. Everyone has many things going on in their lives and getting sick hinders one’s ability to do what one may need to do. Two years into this COVID
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in your neck. This gland has a significant influence over most of the metabolic processes in your body and plays a role in how your cells, organs, and tissues function. If your thyroid produces too many or
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) has been observed each October since 1981. This month serves as a time to remember each victim and unite advocates worldwide to try to end domestic violence. According to The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), “1 in 3 women
Here at First Care, we’re doing everything that we can to make sure that our patients feel safe and comfortable throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As we approach a full year shaped by lockdowns, quarantining, and social distancing, we know that this continues to be a
Every January since 1970, the American Red Cross has recognized National Blood Donor Month in an effort to increase blood donations. For many people, the true value of giving blood can often be overlooked, but it’s frequently the difference between life and death for those
In previous years, you may have not given a cough or a runny nose a second thought. But with COVID-19 cases still on the rise, you’re likely paying close attention to how you feel. Several viral illnesses share many of the same symptoms, so it
