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Apr
Archives for Laura Bailey
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Mar
Medical Minute: Getting the most from your appointment with your doctor
You’ve booked your appointment with your doctor, but did you know there are a few things you can do in advance to prepare? Dr. Justin Grannell, family physician at Beacon Medical Group Bristol, shares some helpful tips, what you can expect during your visit and why it’s important to develop...
20
Mar
Tackling headaches head-on: Common causes and when to seek care
Headaches are common among adults and are even chronic for some individuals. They can be annoying or a sign of serious health issues, and they can have a wide variety of causes. We’ve compiled some basics about headaches, with insights provided by Eric Miller, MD, a family medicine physician at Beacon...
06
Mar
To snack or not to snack? Get the lowdown on healthy eating between meals
You just got home from running errands. It’s too early for dinner, but you’re feeling peckish. A voice in the back of your mind might be saying, “Stop! You’ll ruin your dinner!” But there’s a bag of potato chips sitting on the counter calling your name. What do you do? Family...
28
Feb
The ABCs of ear infections: What parents need to know during earache season
Ouch! Most children will experience an ear infection – in fact, five out of six kids will get one or more ear infections by the time they turn three. That makes ear infections the top reason parents bring their child to a doctor. This time of year, when respiratory illnesses are...
14
Feb
Family trees and health histories: What’s important to share with your doctor?
Much like cherished family recipes or heirlooms, knowing your family's health history is a precious gift. Sharing your family's health history with your primary care doctor can be a crucial step in safeguarding your well-being. By understanding your family's medical background, your doctor can work with you on early detection and...
09
Feb
Just the two of us: Ways to celebrate Heart Month together
Couples share so much. Love and romance, of course, top the list! But they also share a home, interests, memories … and hypertension? That’s right. According to study findings published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, roughly half of married or partnered heterosexual couples who are middle-aged or older...
26
Jan
When dry air gets the best of you: Staying hydrated for health in the winter months
In the summertime when we’re playing sports or mowing the lawn, we know to drink plenty of water. But did you know that it’s not uncommon to get dehydrated during colder times of year as well? “In the summer months, we often know we are getting dehydrated because we have the...
24
Jan
How donating blood helps saves lives
First-year Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency program physician Urban Cornett, MD, sees the immediate effects of blood donation in his work throughout the hospital. “Many patients that I work with are bleeding or have a low red blood count,” Dr. Cornett said. “I also see the symptoms of this, including fatigue...
23
Jan