Family Physician: A Friend to Depend On

Posted on: 12 January 2015

If you've decided to run a 5k race, congratulations! You're taking a big step that will be great for your overall health and fitness levels. Training for a 5k is a lot of work, especially if you're brand new to running. You'll be challenging your muscles, tendons and ligaments in ways they have never been challenged before. In order to protect these tissues from injury, try following these four tips throughout your training cycle. [Read More]

Posted on: 6 January 2015

Plantar fasciitis is a very serious condition that causes severe pain in the heel. This condition makes it hard to walk and perform many daily activities. If you run a lot, then you are more at risk than others of developing this painful condition. This is particular true if your feet roll outward or inward while running. Plantar fasciitis pain is strongest in the morning, but it is present throughout most of the day. [Read More]

Posted on: 4 January 2015

You know that dental implants are a good option for many people who have lost their natural teeth. You may know the basic process of implementing the prosthetic teeth into the jawline or even how long implants will last. However, there are a lot of facts you probably will not hear when you go to your initial consultation with a cosmetic dentist, but you may find interesting just the same. Here are five fun facts about dental implants and prosthetic teeth that may give you an even greater appreciation for modern dentistry. [Read More]

Posted on: 30 December 2014

Grieving loved ones are no longer resigned to choosing between brass or granite cemetery markers. Today's memorial headstones, plaques and grave markers are as innovative as any new product can be. They are also as unique as the individual whom you wish to honor. Here are 3 new kinds of cemetery memorials from places like Hart Monument Company to consider when selecting grave markers for your loved one who has passed: [Read More]