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Why Staying Hydrated in Winter is Just as Important as Summer

By |2025-01-21T15:24:53-05:00January 21st, 2025|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: |

It’s easy to forget about hydration when the temperature drops. Staying hydrated in winter can feel less pressing without summer heat or perspiration as reminders. However, according to Nancy Peters, MD, primary care physician at Family Practice of CentraState, maintaining your fluid intake is just as vital in winter [...]

Could You Be Iron Deficient?

By |2024-12-30T13:00:17-05:00December 30th, 2024|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: , |

If you’re constantly tired, suffer from headaches and find it hard to concentrate, you may think your busy life is catching up to you. But these symptoms could also signal iron deficiency — a nutrition deficiency impacting millions of people worldwide, particularly women. Iron deficiency is often missed because [...]

Primary Care & Your Mental Health

By |2024-12-30T13:19:47-05:00November 4th, 2024|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: , |

While you may typically seek the expertise of your primary care physician or main health provider for physical concerns, these healthcare professionals also serve as an important resource for the health of your mind. “Primary care providers are highly skilled in treating all aspects of a patient’s health,” says [...]

Preventing Hearing Loss from Earbud Use

By |2024-12-30T13:23:51-05:00October 16th, 2024|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: |

Today’s technology allows us to pop in a pair of earbuds, tune out the world and enjoy our favorite music and podcasts anytime, anywhere. But are earbuds safe? Not always. “Growing evidence suggests a troubling link between earbud use and potential hearing damage, particularly with younger people,” says CentraState [...]

Fall Allergy Alert: Expert Advice for Relief

By |2024-12-30T13:27:06-05:00October 8th, 2024|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: , |

Have fall allergies turned you into a sniffling, sneezing, itchy-eyed mess? You’re not alone. More than 80 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies, which can range from being a mild nuisance to downright debilitating. “Seasonal, year-round and food allergies are increasing in prevalence and symptom severity,” says CentraState allergist [...]

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