by Horizon Family Medical Group | Nov 28, 2016 | 2016 November
Several factors affect men’s health, especially as we age. But did you know you can take action to reduce or prevent many of the health risks men face? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the top 10 leading causes of death in men in the...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Nov 28, 2016 | 2016 November
Psoriasis is a type of autoimmune disease where your body’s immune system causes your skin cells to produce too quickly. When this happens, the skin cells start to build up, producing an area of red, scaly, sometimes itchy, skin. Usually, psoriasis affects “the...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Nov 28, 2016 | 2016 November
Childhood obesity rates are rising at alarming rates. Today, nearly 33% of children and teenagers are overweight. According to the American Heart Association, that’s nearly triple the rate of obesity compared with rates from 1963. Kids are spending more and more time...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Oct 18, 2016 | 2016 October
It’s no surprise that stress can affect your health, but you may not be aware of the true toll stress has on your health and happiness. Did you know that stress increases your risk of heart disease by 40%, your risk of heart attack by 25%, and your risk of stroke by...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Oct 18, 2016 | 2016 October
Peripheral neuropathy occurs when your peripheral nerves (like those in your hands and feet) become damaged. Neuropathy is rather common, and causes numbness, weakness, and pain for about 40 million Americans. [1] TYPES OF NEUROPATHY Causes of neuropathy can vary. The...
