Oct 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
You don’t need a doctor to tell you that Halloween can be a time of sugary sweets overload. If you’re trying to teach your family about eating healthy, what do you do? Together, we can help kids learn to enjoy the holidays without overindulging. One way is to not hand...
Aug 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
YourTown Health wants you to have the best beach experience possible by making safety your first priority. A little knowledge and respect for nature can go a long way to enhancing your day. Learn to identify the beach’s flag-based communication system to find out...
May 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S.? According to skincancer.org, 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime and one person dies from skin cancer every hour. Rates are also...
Apr 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
Spring is here and it’s a great time to get outside for fun in the sun. But for people with seasonal allergies, spring also means sneezing, coughing and itchy, watery eyes. Seasonal allergies occur when your body’s immune system overreacts to something in the...
Mar 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
March is Save Your Vision Month so we’re raising awareness with easy tips to keep your eyes healthy. People often believe that failing eyesight is just one of those inevitable things in life that are a part of aging. But truthfully, a healthy...
Feb 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
February is American Heart Month. In a month known for hearts and Valentine’s Day, it seems appropriate to bring attention to a disease that affects everyone we love. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S. More than 600,000 people...