Your annual well visit helps you and your doctor keep tabs on your health. It gives you an opportunity to uncover any health changes before they snowball into bigger problems.
Cases of the flu typically peak between December and February, but the influenza virus spreads differently every year, usually beginning in November, sometimes going as late as April or May.
We talked with orthopedic surgeon David Porter, M.D., about steps you can take to reduce your risk of falling during the winter months — including how to take actual steps on the ice.
A powerful winter storm can cause a higher risk of car accidents, cold weather injuries, carbon monoxide poisonings and even heart trouble due to overexertion from shoveling all that heavy snow.
Going to the dentist can seem like a chore sometimes, but did you know that keeping up with your dental health is one of the most important ways to stay healthy.
