by Horizon Family Medical Group | Mar 26, 2018 | 2018 March
Did you know that women are more likely than men to develop eye and vision problems? Or that 66 percent of people who are blind are women? [1] That’s why we at Horizon Family Medical Group want you to help us spread the word in April about Women’s Eye Health and...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Mar 26, 2018 | 2018 March
You may be surprised to learn that more than 40,000 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes last year. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), “the three biggest causes of fatalities on the road are alcohol, speeding, and distracted driving.” [1] That’s...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Feb 21, 2018 | 2018 February
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? It’s a great time to take a closer look at your family’s eating habits and, if needed, make a few adjustments. Making just a few changes to your daily diet can have long-term health benefits by lowering your risk...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Feb 21, 2018 | 2018 February
Almost a third of Americans aren’t getting enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [1] It is a startling statistic when you realize every third car on the road is being driven by someone who’s tired. Not only does lack of sleep...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Feb 21, 2018 | 2018 February
Behind the scenes, your kidneys are quietly filtering 200 liters of blood each and every day. Many of us don’t even think about the work the kidneys are doing, but for the nearly 600,000 people in the U.S. who have kidney failure, kidney function is a daily concern....
