Your annual physical is an easy appointment to postpone or dismiss, especially if you’re feeling healthy. But annual physicals are an important part of your wellness routine that should be prioritized, especially as you get older. Here are our 5 reasons you shouldn’t skip your next physical. Overall Health By…
Living well is the best medicine, and that’s what Lifestyle Medicine is all about. Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence-based approach to whole-person well-being. It shows how eating well, staying active, managing stress and making other healthy lifestyle choices can lead to the prevention, management, and treatment of most chronic medical…
The holidays can be the most exciting time of the year; a time for celebration, togetherness, and fresh starts. But, amidst the chaos of visiting family, attending parties, and planning for travel, it’s easy to sacrifice a healthy lifestyle for the fun of the festivities. Here are a few tips…
When you get injured, your first thought may be to make an appointment directly with an orthopedic surgeon, chiropractor, or sports medicine physician. But these are not your only options; there is a relatively new discipline that helps a wide range of patients, including those suffering from injury, disease, or…
Of all the systems in the body, damage to the nervous system can be (arguably) the most devastating. And while the inner workings of the nervous system are complex and involved, neurologists have devoted their lives to understanding it. What is a neurologist? A neurologist is a medical doctor that…
WWMG Pulmonary’s first Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group met in early February with a great turnout of 18 people. Tomasz Ziedalski, MD, a physician with WWMG Pulmonary, spoke to the group about Pulmonary Fibrosis. The second meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 25th, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and lunch will be…
When people consider who to choose for their primary care provider, they have to consider many things. Does this person have the proper certifications? Are they experienced with children, or with a particular health condition that I have? Are they near me? Will they be able to prescribe my…
It’s true! Good eating doesn’t just keep your weight in check, your heart happy, and your glucose levels steady, it also affects your brain! Nutrition plays a crucial role in brain health, both short term and long term. People who maintain healthy active minds well past their sixties almost…
Your brain is your most powerful organ, yet it weighs in at just over three pounds. It controls thinking, bodily functions, physical capacity, emotions, and memory. The cerebrum fills most of your skull, and is responsible for memory, problem solving, emotions, and movement. The cerebellum, at the back…
Notice
It appears you are using a browser that is no longer supported or receiving updates. As a result, this site may not view correctly. Please upgrade or install a more compliant browser like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc. for the best viewing experience.
