by Horizon Family Medical Group | Sep 14, 2016 | 2016 September
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes your bones to become weakened and fragile, and sometimes break. In fact, osteoporosis actually means “porous bones.” Everyone’s bones have tiny, microscopic holes and spaces; but, bones with osteoporosis have larger holes and...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Sep 14, 2016 | 2016 September
Celiac disease is a disorder where your body reacts to gluten, a protein found in many types of grains (e.g., wheat, barley, rye). If you have celiac disease, your body’s immune system mounts a response in your small intestine that causes inflammation of the cell...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Sep 14, 2016 | 2016 September
Did you know that about 800,000 people experience a stroke every year in the US? A stroke occurs when the blood to the brain is blocked (transient ischemic attack) or when a blood vessel in or near the brain ruptures (hemorrhagic stroke). When a stroke occurs, your...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Aug 23, 2016 | 2016 August
As our kids head back to school, we at Horizon Family Medical Group want to remind you to drive safely. Here are a few tips to ensure our kids are safe getting to and from school. DRIVING Don’t pass school buses that are stopped picking up or dropping off kids. You...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Aug 23, 2016 | 2016 August
With a few more BBQs left in the summer season, we at Horizon Family Medical Group encourage you to choose healthy options. You have a variety of ways to still plan and serve delicious backyard fare, while focusing on flavorful, low-fat options. Here are a few...
