Lip Balm Isn’t Just For Lips . . .
Some other useful tips for lip balm from wellnessbin.com: 1) Treats dry cuticles (keeps them moisturized and prevents hangnails); 2) Soothes minor scratches or cuts (and helps to heal quicker); 3) Helps with dry skin (apply into your fingers and gently rub into dry...Why Milk Really Helps You Sleep Better . . .
According to the California Milk Processor Board, creators of the popular “Got Milk?” campaign, a glass of milk is stacked with calcium, which not only helps your muscles unwind, it also controls your body’s creation of melatonin, which helps to regulate...January Is Cervical Health Awareness Month
This annual initiative serves to raise awareness for issues related to cervical cancer, HPV disease and the importance of early detection. To schedule an all-important mammogram and/or Pap test, call us at (845) 342-4774. And for more information on cervical health,...Friday Health Facts From Middletown Medical!
1) Stress causes or complicates 90% of all diseases; 2) Eating a meal with strong aromas will cause you to get fuller faster; 3) Because of today’s alarming obesity rates, this generation of children will be the first to live shorter lives than their parents; 4) Every...What’s Up, Doc? Some Carrot Facts . . .
1) Carrots were first grown as medicine, not food, for a variety of ailments; 2) A medium-size carrot has 25 calories, 6 grams of carbs, and 2 grams of fiber. The veggie is an excellent source of vitamin A, providing more than 200% of your daily requirement in just...January Is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
Currently, more than 2.7 million people in the United States over age 40 have glaucoma, and The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase. Get your eyes checked by our Ophthalmologists (click HERE), and for more...Starting The New Year Off Right!
No matter your New Year’s resolutions (if you have any), what better way to start the year off right than with regular, brisk 30 minute (minimum) walks? This is one of the kindest things you can do for your body, according to our own Donna Collins (Physician...More Surprising Health Facts!
1) Your body gives off enough heat in 30 minutes to bring half a gallon of water to boil; 2) You use 200 muscles to take one step; 3) In a lifetime, the heart pumps about one million barrels of blood; 4) Women blink twice as often as men; 5) Your pupils dilate the...Still In Need Of Some New Year’s Resolutions?
Here’s a handful to consider from our own Dr. Aprine Saribekyan, a Board Certified Family Medicine physician specializing in Palliative Care: 1) Control your food portions; 2) Be active; 3) Slash sodium consumption; 4) Floss your teeth; 4) Wear sunscreen — and...
