Best Milk Alternatives for Your Health
“No human who has been fully weaned should be drinking milk.” You may have heard this comment from those who insist that milk is unhealthy. Or maybe you’re concerned about the welfare of the cows involved in producing it, or
Taking a Second Look at Vitamin D
Our family practice doctors have cautioned in the past about the dangers involved in consuming unregulated supplement products for health. And with good reason! Many supplements—including vitamins—can have side effects, or interact with other medications you may be taking, We would
It’s Never Too Late to Slim Down
You may have heard that, as you get older, it’s hard—if not impossible—to see substantial weight loss at your age. Maybe you’ve tried and simply given up. If so, our family practice doctors have some good news for you. According to
The Aftermath of COVID-19 Can Be Devastating
There’s still so much we don’t know about the SARS-CoV-2 virus, even after all these months. Why does it kill some people while others don’t even get symptoms? Why are some people, even in close quarters, infected while others consistently
A Positive Outlook May Slow Memory Decline
One of the downsides of getting older is experiencing the common phenomenon of memory decline. Our family practice doctors want to reassure you that this is normal and natural. Not only because certain parts of the brain shrink in size
Minimizing the Effects of Blue Light
As we spend more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic, we’re naturally exposing ourselves more to our screens. We keep staring at smart phones, laptops, and TVs. This, in turn, is increasing the amount of our exposure to the
The Surprising Health Hazards of Noise
During the widespread shutdowns in response to the pandemic this spring and early summer, it was almost impossible not to notice one welcome result: a sudden drop in noise pollution around your neighborhood. Depending on your location, you may have
Stay Safe During the Holidays
As the winter holidays approach, our family practice doctors are urging our clients to be especially vigilant about not letting down their guard against the novel coronavirus. We know it’s tradition to gather with family and friends at this time of
Is Your Family Fire Wise?
Recent news item on family fire safety from The York [PA] Dispatch: Working smoke detectors saved the lives of a Springettsbury Township family and their pets on Thursday morning, according to fire officials. The home’s occupants were asleep but were awakened by
Yoga and Meditation Can Help with Chronic Pain Relief
When you’re in pain, all you want is for it stop. Chronic pain consumes everything else, derailing lives and leading to an endless quest for relief. If you suffer from long-term pain, it’s little consolation that an estimated 100 million other