Lyme disease is a bacterial infection you get from a tick infected with borrelia bacteria. Ticks that spread Lyme disease are blacklegged or deer ticks. They are found primarily in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Upper Midwest or Pacific coast of the US. According to the CDC, in 2020 the states with most reported cases of Lyme […]
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Walking is an underappreciated form of exercise. It’s not just for senior citizens in the mall. It’s a great way to get back into an exercise routine if it’s been a while or if you are recovering from an injury. It gets you outside in the fresh air and gives you an opportunity to catch
March is national colorectal cancer awareness month so we’re doing our part to help you understand the benefits of screening and early detection. Colon cancer, also referred to as colorectal cancer, is a combination of colon cancer and rectal cancer. It affects the first and longest part of the large intestine (the colon) and the
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A1C is a blood test used to measure your average blood sugar over the past 3 months. It’s commonly used to diagnose diabetes or prediabetes and is the main test used for managing diabetes. High A1C levels are linked to complications with diabetes such as heart disease and nerve damage. It’s very important to know
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