Cornerstone New Baltimore Family Practice

09/19/2022

According to a new study, before the pandemic, the worst part of the doctor’s office was sitting in the waiting room for long periods of time.

The COVID-19 pandemic forced many doctor’s offices to rethink how waiting rooms are run, resulting in a better experience for many patients.

09/17/2022

Is your child sick? Whether you're on the go or at home, this interactive tool from Healthy Children and the AAP will help you know what to do next. The care guides help parents make smart decisions on what level of care (if any) is needed and how to provide speedy symptom relief for minor illnesses or injuries you can manage on your own.

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09/15/2022

Feeling tired on a regular basis is extremely common. In fact, about one-third of healthy teens, adults and older individuals report feeling sleepy or fatigued. Fatigue is a common symptom of several conditions and serious diseases, but in most cases it is caused by simple lifestyle factors.

Find yourself yawning or fatigued during the day? Here are 12 reasons why you might feel tired, as well as what to do about it.

09/12/2022

The brain uses more energy than any other organ in the human body and glucose is its primary source of fuel. But what happens when the brain is exposed to an excessive amount of sugars in the standard American diet? In this case, more is definitely not better.

Scientists have proposed that sweet foods can produce addiction-like effects in the brain, driving loss of self-control, overeating, and weight gain.

09/08/2022

When the air is too polluted, especially with small particulate matter from wildfires, it’s best to stay indoors and limit your activity outdoors.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a metric developed by the Environmental Protection Agency for reporting air quality.

09/06/2022

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09/05/2022

Happy Labor Day! We hope you have a wonderful weekend celebrating your hard work with family and friends!

08/31/2022

They say the early bird catches the worm. Worms are hardly an incentive for humans to get up early, unless you’re heading out to fish and hoping for some free bait. Still, waking up early does have some perks. https://bit.ly/3yRLAa4

Wondering how waking up early can benefit you? Here are 10 reasons to give it a try, plus tips for success.

08/29/2022

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. You have the power to protect yourself and your family against serious diseases [like whooping cough, cancers caused by HPV, and pneumonia] through on-time vaccination.

08/25/2022

Two types of workers have emerged as companies finalize their return-to-office plans: ones who wish to work remotely forever and ones who are excited to leave their home. https://bit.ly/3l1AQ5h

As employees prepare to return to the office, they may need to think of ways to sustain any healthy lifestyle changes made during the pandemic.

08/23/2022

Wondering if your sleep hygiene and routine are affecting your health? Take this short quiz to test your knowledge and learn more about the quality of your sleep. https://bit.ly/3y8ZW61

Take this quiz to determine if your sleep hygiene is on the right track, or if you need to make some improvements to your bedtime routine.

08/18/2022

All U.S. hospitals follow standard precautions. These are infection-control practices such as wearing gloves, properly disposing of contaminated materials, and so on. While having these is place is reassuring, compliance can vary.1 And even when hospital staffers reliably take every step to avoid the spread of infection, transmission can and does occur. https://bit.ly/3zHXDdo

As much as infection control practices are followed in hospitals, compliance can vary. Learn what you can do to stay safe as a patient or visitor.