Cornerstone Garfield Family Practice

10/27/2025

When we are overwhelmed, we can become agitated, struggle with decision-making and experience chronic aches and tension in our bodies.

On the days when you're feeling super stressed out, it could be a result of overwhelm. Here a therapist shares 5 simple things you can quickly do to navigate these feelings.

10/13/2025

Postbiotics are health-promoting microbial metabolites—the byproduct of pre- and probiotics.

Discover why probiotics alone aren’t enough to improve gut health. Experts say fiber is the real game-changer in promoting a healthy microbiome.

10/06/2025

Take an instant vacation with laughter. 🤣“Laughter is an instant vacation,” according to Milton Berle. When you’re feeling calm, make a list of things that make you laugh — a TV show, a movie, a joke you’ve heard. Pull out the list when you’re experiencing stress, and treat yourself to an instant vacation. You deserve it.

09/29/2025

Compassion involves feeling another person's pain and wanting to take steps to help relieve their suffering. The word compassion itself derives from Latin and means "to suffer together."

Compassion is an emotion that causes you to feel what someone else feels and want to relieve their pain. Learn more about the benefits of compassion.

09/22/2025

Help someone. 🤝
Helping others is one of the best ways to improve your mental and even physical health. If you know people who are lonely, invite them to your Thanksgiving on zoom, or leave a pie on their doorstep. You can also try donating to a food bank if you are lucky enough to have enough food or a few extra dollars.

09/15/2025

Research has shown that how often you take a break, rather than the total vacation days you take, is associated with physical health benefits—especially for your heart.

Here are the research-backed reasons you shouldn't let your time off go to waste, and what experts say about the benefits of vacations for your mind and body.

09/08/2025

Make breakfast a priority. 🥓
Breakfast is often said to be the most important meal of the day and it is! By eating a good morning meal, you kickstart your metabolism and replenish your glucose levels which helps you burn more calories throughout the day.

09/01/2025

A flu vaccine is needed every year for two reasons. First, a person’s immune protection from vaccination declines over time, so an annual flu vaccine is needed for optimal protection. Second, because flu viruses are constantly changing, the composition of flu vaccines is reviewed annually, and vaccines are updated to protect against the viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming flu season. For the best protection, everyone 6 months and older should get vaccinated annually.

08/28/2025

📚 Back-to-School, Back to Health!
August is the perfect time to schedule your child’s check-up before the school year starts. From physicals to sports evaluations to immunizations, we’ll make sure they’re healthy, up to date, and ready to thrive in the classroom.

📞 Call us today to book your child’s appointment!

08/22/2025

🥗 Build a Smarter Plate This Summer
Simple swaps can make a big difference:
✅ Try grilled veggies instead of chips
✅ Choose water or infused water over sugary drinks
✅ Add fresh fruit for dessert

Small changes = long-term impact on weight, energy, and blood sugar.

08/21/2025

Too much added sugar can lead to fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, and increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. It can even impact your brain and your teeth.

Small swaps—like cutting back on sugary drinks and checking food labels—can make a big difference in your long-term health.

Eating too much sugar can lead to a condition called insulin resistance, which can cause a fatty liver, type 2 diabetes, or cardiovascular disease. Learn more,