by Social Joey | Dec 1, 2020 | Healthy Living
How Is Cycling Good for My Body? Cycling is a great exercise because it varies in its intensity, making it suitable for people of all ages. Young or old, riding your bike as a hobby, exercise or competitively offers an aerobic exercise that is easy on the joints and...
by Social Joey | Nov 17, 2020 | Healthy Living
Why Are Sports Good for Me? Not only does it feel good to be a part of a team, but playing sports has also been known to boost your overall health and well-being. Due to usually pretty rigorous exercise, engaging in athletic activity and team sports helps you get in...
by Social Joey | Nov 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What’s in Coffee? In its most basic form, coffee is made mostly of water, caffeine and roasted coffee seeds. You may be surprised to know that coffee is also the biggest supplier of antioxidants in the Western diet! If you are unsure what antioxidants are, they are...
by Social Joey | Oct 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Are Books Better for Me Than Television? Studies show that reading is actually beneficial for the brain. While watching TV and looking at other screens can reduce sleep and increase stress, reading does the opposite. Getting adequate sleep and reducing stress are...
by Social Joey | Oct 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What’s Causing Me to Lose Sleep? There are lots of different causes. Some people experience actual sleep disorders like chronic insomnia—a sleep disorder in which you have trouble falling and/or staying asleep. But usually, as most experts state, stress is one of the...
by Social Joey | Sep 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Common Are Fall Allergies? Very! If you experience allergies during the spring, odds are you will also experience allergies in the fall. That’s because around 70% of people who react to spring allergens also react to ragweed, which is fall’s allergen of choice....
by Social Joey | Sep 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Makes This Year Different? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that nearly every age 6 months and older be vaccinated against the flu each year. Why is it so important this year, though? Think about the timing—flu season typically begins in...
by Social Joey | Aug 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Causes Tinnitus? Sometimes, tinnitus is inherited, or comes about as a result of aging. Usually, tinnitus is a result of damage to the hair cells (cells that transform sound into electrical signals to the brain) in the inner ear. Viruses and infections in the...
by Social Joey | Aug 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is High Cholesterol? Well, first let’s talk about cholesterol itself. Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the body that helps produce hormones and other substances that help digest food. The problem occurs when you have too much cholesterol. Too much...
by Social Joey | Jul 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Can Stress Impact My Health? When you are experiencing a stress trigger, your brain sends hormones through your body to reflect that. These stress hormones are similar to a “fight or flight” response—but with general stress, the issue is often more abstract so the...
