by Horizon Family Medical Group | Aug 20, 2026 | Volume 11, Issue 8
A walk through the woods, an afternoon in the garden, or a day playing outside can be great for your health. Unfortunately, sometimes those outdoor adventures come with a tiny, unwanted passenger. Ticks are small, but some can transmit illnesses to people through...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Aug 20, 2026 | Volume 11, Issue 8
Inflammation gets a lot of attention in conversations about health and nutrition, and for good reason. It is connected to everything from injuries and infections to chronic health conditions. But inflammation itself is not always the enemy. In fact, inflammation is an...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Aug 20, 2026 | Volume 11, Issue 8
When life gets busy, taking care of ourselves is often one of the first things to fall off the to-do list. Work, family, errands, appointments, and everyday responsibilities can easily take priority. We tell ourselves we will exercise tomorrow, schedule that checkup...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jul 17, 2026 | Volume 11, Issue 7
If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve probably seen videos promoting chia seeds as the latest health miracle. Influencers are adding them to smoothies, making chia puddings, stirring them into water, and even eating spoonfuls of dry chia...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jul 17, 2026 | Volume 11, Issue 7
One of the greatest advantages of living in Orange County, New York, is having access to an abundance of fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, meats, dairy products, and other farm-fresh foods. From crisp apples and sweet corn to tomatoes, berries, leafy...
