by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jan 20, 2017 | 2017 January
January is also Glaucoma Awareness Month. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), about 3 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma, and half of those don’t know it. (1) Glaucoma is a type of eye disease that, over time, causes damage to your optic...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jan 20, 2017 | 2017 January
January is the perfect time to get your annual wellness visit and be proactive with your healthcare. It’s also a great time to discuss your preventative care plan with your physician for the upcoming year, to ensure you’re both on the same page, and to get...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Dec 22, 2016 | 2016 December
The holidays are here, and so are the gatherings with friends and family. Sitting around the dinner table is a wonderful tradition, but if food hasn’t been handled correctly, your party guests may develop food poisoning. Not what you want to share during the holidays....
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Dec 22, 2016 | 2016 December
The holidays are a wonderful time, but they can also be stressful. End-of-year work responsibilities, family gatherings, buying presents, fighting crowds…it can all add up, leaving you feeling tired and miserable. But did you know that yoga can help? And not just with...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Dec 22, 2016 | 2016 December
Last month, we focused on the Top 10 Risks Affecting Men’s Health. So this month, we’re focusing on the top 10 health risks women face. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the top 10 leading causes of death in women in the US are from...
