Headaches are an unfortunate fact of life, but most of the time, they’re nothing to worry about. They can certainly slow us down, but they’re usually easy to treat with a pain reliever and rest. However, there are some instances when a headache can indicate a serious problem that needs immediate medical attention. It’s important…
Lyme disease affects an estimated 476,000 Americans every year, in both adults and children. Though it’s treatable when caught early, many people can go undiagnosed for years without realizing it. However, because untreated Lyme disease can lead to serious long-term symptoms affecting the heart, joints, and nervous system, it’s important for parents to be aware…
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common yet serious medical condition nearly half of American adults struggle with on a daily basis. Blood pressure refers to the force of blood that pushes against the walls of your arteries. When this level is too high, your heart has to work harder to pump blood throughout…
Most people spend at least eight hours a day — often more — dedicated to work and professional obligations. This is a significant amount of time, and it’s no surprise that many workers feel the effects of work-related stress. Work stress happens for a variety of reasons, and the American Institute of Stress reported that…
Playing sports is a great way for your child to stay fit, have fun, and develop important life skills like teamwork, leadership, and accountability. But before student-athletes can safely hit the ground running, it’s important to ensure they’re healthy enough to play competitive sports. Part of that process is getting an annual sports physical, which…
Meet the Docs Helping Neighbors to Make Lives Better National Physicians Week celebrates the doctors who have dedicated their lives to healing and the art of medicine. At Neighbors, we are proud of the phenomenal physicians that promote our mission of providing extraordinary healthcare in the community. To celebrate our physicians, we’d like to introduce…
Flowers are blooming, temperatures are warmer, and the birds are chirping. Spring is here, which means moving our clocks up an hour for a longer day of sunshine. Daylight saving time starts at 2 a.m. March 13, 2022, and lasts until it’s time to “fall back” eight months later, on Nov. 6. While the extra…
Youth sports are great opportunities for children to learn confidence, leadership skills, and teamwork, among other important life lessons. But children’s bodies are young and developing, with significant differences in coordination, strength, and stamina. This makes them both more susceptible to injury and incapable of maintaining an adult training and practice regimen. Ensuring that kids…
If there were a symbol for each month of the year, the heart would be the symbol for February. Of course, this month sees the holiday of love, Valentine’s Day, but there’s another reason for hearts to have heavy significance this month as well…It’s American Heart Month! What is American Heart Month? American Heart Month…
Intermittent fasting is a growing trend around the globe among those looking to lose weight and improve their health. But is not eating for 16-24 hours actually good for you? Is intermittent fasting healthy? For National Fasting February, we’re talking all about intermittent fasting, breaking down the health risks and benefits of this popular diet. …