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...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jul 17, 2026 | Volume 11, Issue 7
When most people think about sun protection, they picture long days at the beach, afternoons by the pool, or summer vacations. While those activities certainly call for sunscreen, the truth is that your skin is exposed to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays every single...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jun 20, 2026 | Volume 11, Issue 6
When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? If you can’t remember, you’re not alone, and that’s exactly the problem this article wants to address. High blood pressure, or hypertension, has earned its nickname as “the silent...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jun 20, 2026 | Volume 11, Issue 6
For decades, protein guidance has centered on one simple goal: avoid deficiency. The longstanding Recommended Dietary Allowance of about 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight was designed to prevent malnutrition in a healthy, mostly sedentary adult. It was never meant...
