There’s a fine line between too little and too much sleep. Learn more about the effects of each, below! Millions of Americans struggle to get through the day chronically sleep-deprived. And while some may brag about getting by on just a few hours of sleep, doctors say there’s growing evidence that not getting enough sleep can…
Who doesn’t love picnics and barbecues? Thing is, if you don’t practice safe food preparation, outdoor eating can also set the stage for foodborne illness. Every year approximately 1 in 6 Americans gets sick, and 128,000 are hospitalized from foodborne diseases, according to the CDC. Among 31 known pathogens, most deaths occur from Salmonella, Toxoplasma,…
Summer is officially here, which means many of us are likely to be looking forward to a well-deserved vacation. For almost half of those who are jetting off abroad, the ideal vacation involves sun, sea and sand. But while you’re busy packing your swimsuit and flip-flops, have you taken a minute to think about how…
At Columbine Family Practice, we know life can sometimes get in the way of eating the healthy foods you know you should. To combat those hectic schedules and late-night hours, read these tips on how to fit healthy foodinto your busy life! Most Americans have experienced the rush of daily living with demands from work,…
We all know children are ready for a break from school once the academic year finishes, but does that break affect children’s health habits? With the warm weather and extra free time away from the classroom, you might assume that kids spend a lot more time running around outdoors over summer vacation. But, that assumption would…
It’s glorious summer – but that insidious bug responsible for your runny nose and wheezing cough isn’t showing any sign of going on vacation. According to doctors, summer colds can yield many questions from patients: If I have an ordinary cold, why do I feel worse when it’s warm out? Are my persistent symptoms…
Are you headed for a hot weather heart attack? While a dose of sunny vitamin D is good for you and exercise even better with its endorphin boost, be sure to practice safe heart health in the heat. Hot summers can induce heart attacks and strokes in individuals who are at risk of heart disease…
Is your student heading back to school soon? Check out these top tips for keeping your student healthy during the hectic back-to-school season! Back to School time can be stressful for parents and kids. It marks the end of a more relaxed summer schedule and the beginning of a large to-do list. While scrambling…
With the summer lazily creeping into fall, we all know it’s almost that special time of year — flu season. It’s important to get your flu vaccination, as well as other vaccinations, to prevent illness. Most adults probably remember going to the doctor as a child to have their “shots.” While painful at the time,…
You might want to stand up for this. If your butt spends most of its time getting familiar with chairs, you could be setting yourself up for a shorter life and an increased chance for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancers. That’s the takeaway from Canadian researchers after they analyzed data on the long-term effects of sitting…