Blog Posts in 2020 30 results found. Viewing page 1 of 2. Go to page 1 2 Next Dec 29 Why You Shouldn't Crack Your Knuckles Whether you do it for a sense of relief or as a nervous habit, many of us are familiar with the popping sound and sensation that happens when we crack ... Continue Reading Dec 1 Delivery 101: Everything You Need to Know Before the Big Day What to Expect Before Labor & Delivery Whether this is your first baby or a veteran mom, you may still find yourself having questions about ... Continue Reading Nov 30 What to Expect During Your Baby's First Physical Your Little One’s First Well-Baby Visit After you've finally met your precious bundle-of-joy, you may still have many questions about their ... Continue Reading Nov 23 Safely Celebrate the Holidays Continue Reading Oct 29 Pain Management Options During Labor & Delivery Know Your Pain Management Options As your delivery date draws closer, it is essential for you to know what options are available to you when it comes ... Continue Reading Oct 28 Understanding the Three Trimesters What to Expect Throughout Your Pregnancy Many moms-to-be may find themselves wondering what they can expect to experience throughout the various ... Continue Reading Oct 27 Pregnancy Nutrition: Foods to Avoid When Expecting Foods to Avoid While Pregnant While the holiday season is meant to be When you're pregnant, there are plenty of foods that supply your body with the ... Continue Reading Sep 17 The Benefits of Breastfeeding When it comes to making the decision on whether or not you'd like to breastfeed as a new mother, it is important to consider the health benefits for ... Continue Reading Sep 15 Can You Get the Flu Shot While Pregnant? As the fall season continues to roll in, it brings with it cooler temperatures, shorter days, and an influx of cases of the flu. As we get closer and ... Continue Reading Aug 28 Supporting Your Health this Fall How You Can Support Your family’s Health this Autumn The fall brings with it cooler temperatures, back-to-school season, and plenty of seasonal ... Continue Reading Aug 27 Do You Actually Need an Annual Physical? Do You Need a Yearly Physical? While many people find themselves giving their doctor’s office a call when they’re feeling under the ... Continue Reading Aug 25 Harmful Effects of a Sedentary Lifestyle How Inactivity Can Impact Your Health Although getting a moment to relax can help you to destress and unwind every now and again, spending a majority ... Continue Reading Jul 17 How Your Diet Impacts Joint Health Foods that Can Cause Joint Pain and Inflammation When Living with an arthritic condition, certain behaviors and lifestyle choices can exacerbate ... Continue Reading Jun 29 Benefits of Staying Hydrated Health Benefits of Drinking Water Grabbing a tall glass of water is more than thirst-quenching and refreshing; staying adequately hydrated plays an ... Continue Reading Jun 26 Common Summertime Injuries and Illnesses Preventing Common Summer Illnesses and Injuries As the days get longer and temperatures get hotter, there is an increase in outdoor activities leaving ... Continue Reading Jun 17 Henry County Hospital Cardiology: Lifesaving care is just a heartbeat away Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of over 600,000 people every year. The key to reducing this ... Continue Reading Jun 1 Do Wounds Heal Slower as We Age? Factors that Contribute to Slower Wound Healing As we continue to age, many of our body functions become less efficient—including our ability to ... Continue Reading May 20 Health Tips for the Aging Man Men’s Guide to Navigating the Road to Older Age As men continue to age, they may go through many hormonal and physical changes throughout their ... Continue Reading May 15 What is Male Menopause? (Andropause) Understanding Andropause For women, getting later in age is associated with mood swings and hot flashes—but do men go through similar hormonal ... Continue Reading May 11 The Importance of Colorectal Cancer Screenings The Importance of Routine Colon Cancer Screenings Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in the colon or rectum, which occurs when cells in the colon ... Continue Reading May 4 Men and Diabetes Men are at a higher risk of developing diabetes at a lower weight than women, which can lead to an array of dangerous health complications. Here's ... Continue Reading Apr 7 Joint Pain: When to See a Doctor Sometimes it can be hard to differentiate a minor ache from persistent pain that requires medical attention. If you are experiencing joint pain or ... Continue Reading Apr 2 Benefits of Staying Active as You Age Health Benefits of Staying Active as a Senior Oftentimes, as people get older, issues like chronic pain or unchecked injury may get in the way of ... Continue Reading Mar 20 The Importance of Knowing Your Risks Know Your Risk Whether due to family history or lifestyle habits, knowing your risk of developing health issues can help you to reduce them. Here are ... Continue Reading Mar 16 What to Know About Bleeding Disorder Understanding Bleeding Disorders Typically, when we get a cut or scrape, our platelets work to clot blood and prevent further blood loss. For those ... Continue Reading 30 results found. Viewing page 1 of 2. Go to page 1 2 Next