Shingles Information
1 in 3 people will get Shingles in their lifetime. Shingles is caused by a virus called varicella-zoster. This virus also causes chickenpox. Once chickenpox resolves the virus stays …
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Fight The Bite
We look forward to outdoor activities during summer. However, we should be aware of an important health hazard – bug bites. (Please read my earlier post on bug bites …
Beat The Heat: Dehydration And Heat Stroke
We are in the midst of a hot summer. While its time to be out enjoying many activities, we should be aware of the potential dangers of dehydration which …
4 Reasons To Get Annual Medical Check-ups
1) Prevent health problems. This is, in my opinion, the most important of all reasons for an annual physical. Physicals help identify any new changes or risk factors which …
Chesapeake Family Favorite Doc 2017
Thank you to all my patients who voted for us for Chesapeake Family Favorite Doc 2017! Thank you all for appreciating our commitment to providing the highest quality and …
15 Health Tips For Men
Maintain ideal body weight.About 350,000 people die every year due to obesity. Exercise regularly.Do at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day, or on most days of the …
May Is Lupus Awareness Month
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage skin, joints, and/or organs. Normally our immune systems produce proteins called “antibodies” Autoimmune means your immune system cannot tell the …
Skin Cancer: Treatment & Prevention
May is Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. The main cause is ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, …
May Is Stroke Awareness Month
Stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted due to lack of blood supply (ischemic stroke) or bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic …
Spring & Your Health: Common 8 Bug Bites For Spring
Fire ants- stinging bite, painful, itchy red rash often on your legs. Black Widow Spider-their bite has two small puncture wounds. Bite is almost never life-threatening and most people …