by Horizon Family Medical Group | Mar 15, 2016 | 2016 March
About 33% of adults in the U.S. are obese. And about 17% of kids aged 2 to 19 are obese. That means 1 in 3 adults are at higher risk for hypertension, diabetes, and other health problems. The good news is that, with the help of your family here at Horizon Family...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Mar 15, 2016 | 2016 March
Did you know that March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month? And did you know that colorectal cancer is the nation’s second-leading cause of death from cancer for both women and men? The good news is that colorectal cancer can often be treated effectively...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Feb 16, 2016 | 2016 February
Did you know that the average American worker uses more than 10 sick days each year? According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), washing your hands can reduce respiratory illness by more than 16%, and gastrointestinal illness by 31%. Imagine...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Feb 16, 2016 | 2016 February
The blood pressure check has become a staple of the annual physical exam, and for many of your other doctor visits as well. That’s because it’s so important. Elevated blood pressure, or hypertension, can be a sign that your heart is working too hard. Reducing high...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Feb 16, 2016 | 2016 February
If you have high cholesterol, you’re not alone. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 73 million adults in the United States have high cholesterol. That’s almost a third of adults in this country. What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a...
