by Horizon Family Medical Group | Feb 21, 2022 | Volume 7, Issue 2
If you experience the winter blues, you’re not alone. Many people experience “short periods of time where they feel sad or not like their usual selves,” according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). What you’re experiencing might be seasonal affective...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Feb 21, 2022 | Volume 7, Issue 2
As blood circulates through your body, it pushes against the walls of your arteries. When the pressure of this pushing rises and maintains a high pressure, it’s called hypertension. Uncontrolled hypertension puts you at a higher risk for heart disease and stroke. The...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jan 26, 2022 | Volume 7, Issue 1
January is Glaucoma awareness month. If you’ve been putting off your annual eye exam due to COVID, now is the time to see your ophthalmologist. Glaucoma, a group of diseases that damage the optic nerve, is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide and 3 million...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jan 26, 2022 | Volume 7, Issue 1
Did you know cervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer deaths in American women? The implementation of the pap test, or pap smears, in 1941 changed that. Cervical cancer is highly preventable and treatable with regular screenings and early...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jan 25, 2022 | Volume 7, Issue 1
If one of your resolutions for 2022 is to be healthier, then don’t forget to get your preventative medical screenings and exams. Many screenings, like those for cancer, can help detect or even prevent diseases, making them easier to treat. Check out the following...
