Family Physician: A Friend to Depend On

Posted on: 4 March 2016

If you're over the age of 50, there's a one-in-six chance that you're suffering from some degree of hearing loss. While this statistic is concerning, it's also concerning that you might be living with decreased hearing without hardly recognizing it. It's easy to dismiss the inability to follow a conversation because of loud background noise or because the person was talking quietly, but if you notice that you're frequently making these excuses, it's a good idea to visit a hearing expert to have your hearing assessed. [Read More]

Posted on: 4 March 2016

If your child is sick or just going in for a yearly check up, it is important that you and your child are ready for the doctor's office waiting room. Understanding that other children might be sick as well and quickly spread common colds and flu is half the battle. If you feel like your child is prone to illness or already has a compromised immune system, any safeguards you can follow can help. [Read More]

Posted on: 17 February 2016

Are you always looking for a bathroom and having to run to get there because your need to pee comes on suddenly? Are you having a hard time holding your pee and your bladder issues are starting to control your life? There are some things you can do on your own to help treat the problems that you're dealing with, and there are other things you'll want to get expert help with. [Read More]

Posted on: 29 January 2016

If you follow a strength training program, chances are you've been working your arms and shoulders, but have you been working your hands and wrists? If not, it's time to start. Working the muscles in your forearm and your hand helps protect your wrist from sprains and strains, and if you still end up injuring your wrist, your recovery time will be easier to deal with. Here are four types of exercises that will help you gradually build up more strength in these most necessary appendages. [Read More]