Receiving your required immunizations is an essential part of avoiding a wide variety of preventable diseases and sicknesses. Immunizations, sometimes referred to as vaccinations or shots, help prevent the spread of dangerous (or even deadly) illnesses including the flu, measles, pneumonia, and more. Although they are commonly associated with children, adults need certain immunizations as […]
Here at Abraham Family Medicine, we hope that everyone is having a great summer. We understand that the summer season is a very popular time to be outside taking in the beautiful weather. However, it’s important to remember to enjoy your fun in the sun safely. Too much sun exposure can negatively affect your skin […]
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It currently affects over 5 million American adults and experts believe this figure will exceed 16 million by the year 2050. In honor of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month this June, we thought now would be a perfect time to provide some helpful information about this […]
Living with arthritis is an everyday struggle for millions of Americans. Arthritis is a medical condition that is characterized by inflammation of the joints. The most notable symptoms of arthritis include joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and difficulty with range of motion. Although arthritis affects people of all ages, it is most commonly associated with older […]
We all experience stress. It’s unavoidable. Whether your stress is related to work, family stuff, or anything else, it’s common to get a little overstressed from time to time. Stress is the body’s reaction to any change that requires a physical, mental, or emotional response. Since it’s so common, we tend to underestimate the physical […]
Living with diabetes can be an everyday struggle. In addition to the health issues this serious disease poses, diabetes requires the consistent challenge of monitoring and managing your glucose levels to prevent potentially dangerous complications. Regardless if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and remaining proactive is incredibly important […]
Herbal supplements have become very popular in recent years. It’s understandable why many people would be intrigued by inexpensive, “natural”, and easily attainable solutions to help them reduce pain, lose weight, improve memory, or treat a wide range of ailments including the common cold. However, herbal supplements (sometimes known as botanicals) may not always be […]
There is no bad time to think about the health of your heart. After all, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US year after year. It’s important for people to not only be aware of the prevalence of this terrible disease, but also to understand the factors that can potentially increase […]
In honor of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month this January, the healthcare providers at Abraham Family Medicine are here to provide some valuable information about this particularly dangerous form of cancer. Cervical cancer is most-commonly caused by exposure to the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted disease. In many cases, a woman’s immune system is […]
For all the reasons that we love the holidays, there is one unfortunate side effect of this most festive time of year: the increased risk of getting sick. Between all the shopping, traveling, time spent with kids, get-togethers, and general craziness that is part of the holiday season, it’s no wonder so many people fall […]
