YourTown Health News
Here’s To Your Heart Health
February is Heart Month, a great time to learn more about your heart and how to keep it healthy. We also celebrate Go Red for Women Day on Friday, February 7. It’s a day to wear red and raise awareness about cardiovascular disease in women. According to the Centers...
Small Steps To Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Ah, those infamous New Year’s resolutions… Do you tend to make – and break – the same resolutions every year? If so, you’re not alone. According to U.S. News and World Report, 80% of us will fail. One study even credits January 17 as the day that most people will bail...
8 Ways to Help Kids Stay Active on Holiday Break
It never fails. Two days into holiday break and suddenly everyone is bored. Quick! Before the kids turn into couch potatoes glued to their video games, it’s time to come up with a game plan of your own. Here are our top 8 tips for keeping the kids active during...
When The Most Wonderful Time of The Year Isn’t Wonderful
Whoa. Is it just me or does it seem like the universe flipped a switch the day after Halloween to holiday mode? Every year, the holiday season starts earlier and earlier. There’s also a certain level of expectation about what we’re supposed to feel – joyful, happy,...
15+ Ways To Have A Healthier Halloween
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...
8 Reasons To Get a Flu Shot
Every year, there seems to be a debate as to whether you should get a flu shot. The answer is yes! Here are 8 reasons why: Do it for your children. The flu is very dangerous for little ones under age 5 – especially those with asthma or diabetes. Every year, thousands...
Beach and Ocean Safety
From rip currents to dangerous marine life, the beach is full of hazards! We’ve gathered tips to keep your family safe while on vacation this summer.
Back To School Vaccines
There has been some debate about vaccines lately, ranging from if you need them to what the law says. Here’s what your doctors at YourTown Health want you to know!
How to Protect Your Skin
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. Learn more about this disease and how you can protect yourself from it.
