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,…
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…
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…
Do you sleep between seven to nine hours per night? According to the experts this is the amount needed, on average, to keep our minds alert and our bodies healthy — but many people aren’t getting enough. In the United States, for example, half the population sleeps less than seven hours during the week, according…
The average individual is expected to get at least 8 hours of sleep every night, but in reality it can be a daunting task for those with the busy schedules. Lack of sleep is said to increases the risk of gaining weight and health issues. You may know that your genetic makeup, what you…
Its that time of year again, where the flu spreads like wildfire. Be prepared this fall and winter by getting the flu shot protect your family and yourself from this contagious sickness! Think back to the last time you got a shot. Did the doctor cover the wound with a cartoon character-printed bandage and treat…