James Fierro, DO, PA

05/02/2022

May is National Physical Fitness and Move month. To celebrate Health.gov has launched “Move in May”. Now is a great time to set a goal and get active!

04/30/2022

Tomorrow brings: National Physical Fitness & Sports Month, Older Americans Month, National Women’s Health Week, Mental Health Awareness Month, National Stroke Awareness Month, Healthy Vision Month, and Hepatitis Awareness Month

04/26/2022

As you get older, the way you walk changes. Not having a proper stride while walking can cause you to lose your balance. Losing your balance is often followed by a range of other symptoms. The way you feel when you lose your balance may be different from how another person feels. After you lose your balance, you may feel faint, nauseous, or unsteady.

People sometimes describe a loss of balance as feeling like you're spinning when you're actually standing still, feeling dizzy without explanation, or feeling like you're floating. Balance issues after 50 years old are often worse when you go from sitting to standing up, walk around, or move your head horizontally or vertically.

Balance issues often lead to feeling dizzy and may be accompanied by nausea. When you lose your balance, the symptoms you feel may last a few minutes or even a few days. If loss of balance begins to negatively impact your life, talk to your doctor.
(source WebMd)

04/20/2022

It is IBS Awareness Month:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder. According to the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD), it's estimated that between 9-23% of the global population is affected by IBS; over 30 million people in the United States have this condition. IBS is also more common in females accounting for two out of every three cases.

IBS cannot be cured, however once medical assistance is sought and the condition managed, IBS may give minimal or no disruption to a persons life.

04/20/2022

It is IBS Awareness Month:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder. According to the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD), it's estimated that between 9-23% of the global population is affected by IBS; over 30 million people in the United States have this condition. IBS is also more common in females accounting for two out of every three cases.

IBS cannot be cured, however once medical assistance is sought and the condition managed, IBS may give minimal or no disruption to a persons life.

04/12/2022

Take advantage of this weather and get out for a quick walk! Don’t forget the sunscreen!

04/08/2022

If you are over 65 and on Medicare, you may have free access to the Silver Sneakers Program. SilverSneakers is a health and fitness program that provides gym access and fitness classes for older adults. A 2019 study of SilverSneakers participants found that individuals with more gym visits had higher self-reported physical and mental health scores.

Prefer exercising at home? Use your SilverSneakers membership to log in to our on-demand video library of classes, workouts, and how-to videos.

04/04/2022

There are many health observances in April. One of them is Testicular Cancer Awareness. If found and treated early, testicular cancer is up to 99% curable! Self exams are important for early detection. More info can be found here:

Learn how to do a testicular self-exam. Monthly self exams may be your best tool in detecting testicular cancer early, when it is almost 100% curable.

03/31/2022

03/28/2022

Triglycerides are a type of fat in the blood. When these levels are too high you are at risk for heart disease, heart attacks, and stroke. A blood test called a lipid panel can check your triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Anyone over the age of 20 should have this checked regularly. https://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/high-triglycerides-what-you-need-to-know

03/21/2022

Happy First Day of Spring!

As we welcome spring we also enter allergy season.

Some symptoms of seasonal allergies include:
 Sneezing
Runny or stuffy nose (nasal congestion)
Itchy, watery eyes
Itchy mouth or skin
Fatigue (often due to poor quality sleep as a result of nasal congestion)

Unfortunately for spring allergy sufferers, more than two-thirds of this group actually experience symptoms all year round.

03/14/2022

Call us to get back on track! Prevention and early detection are key to tackling disease.