Take charge of your well-being with our tips and insights on healthy living. From diet and exercise to stress management, we’ve got you covered.
With school back in session, illnesses will be an inevitabile. And as a parent, it can be hard to know when to keep your kids home from school or when to let them power through the day. While perfect attendance sounds great, sending a child to school when they’re feeling under the weather can make […]
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Summer brings with it the promise of long days, outdoor activities, and plenty of sunshine. While soaking up the sun can be relaxing and beneficial for our vitamin D levels, too much exposure can lead to sunburn – a painful condition that can cause long-term skin damage and increase the risk of skin cancer. To
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Summertime brings people of all ages outside for warm weather activities. But as outdoor activities increase, so does the risk of heat injury. A sustained elevated body temperature can lead to heatstroke, which can be dangerous if not prevented or treated promptly. Learning when to seek help if you or someone else becomes too warm
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Summer is an anxiously awaited time of the year, mostly for the numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. But as the weather warms up, insects abound – ready to bring misery to picnics, pool parties, or other outdoor pastimes. From mosquitoes and ants, to bees and wasps, learn how to win the bug battle with these
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When illnesses or injuries strike, people often wonder if they should go to urgent care or straight to the emergency room. And, for many patients, cost plays a big role in their decision. The difference in urgent care vs. emergency room cost depends on several factors that we will explore. From insurance to the services
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Mental and behavioral health disorders can be debilitating, driving millions of individuals to seek advice from their doctors. Providers and patients alike need to weigh the potential risks along with the benefits that medication can provide those who suffer from these conditions – which begs the question: would medication help? Xpress Wellness Behavioral Health understands
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Those struggling with mental or behavioral disorders often wonder: what are my options for treatment? Due to the increased awareness of mental health, and through society’s reduced stigma surrounding these conditions, there are several options for those with mental or behavioral health disorders. From medications and counseling, to lifestyle changes and mindfulness, individuals can approach
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Anxiety is a feeling that most people are familiar with to a certain extent. This normal emotion in humans is part of our fight-or-flight instinct. Its purpose is to keep us safe from harm or bring our awareness to something that requires our attention. When this feeling doesn’t subside within a few moments, or
Virtual primary care has opened new doors for many patients. You can access quality preventative, routine, and other medical services from home using your phone, tablet, or computer. Meeting with your doctor this way is convenient to be sure – but there are other advantages to this method of meeting with your provider. Discover these
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Heart disease is a common plight in the United States. Genetics, lifestyle choices, and underlying health conditions can all contribute to the occurrence of heart disease in individuals. Thankfully, there are some steps to take to help prevent heart disease, with diet being one of the most important. Here are 10 foods that promote heart
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