Breast cancer myths
The Myth Finding a lump in your breast means you have breast cancer. The Truth Only a small percentage of breast lumps turn out to be cancer. But if you discover a persistent lump in your breast or notice any changes in breast
Dietary Fiber Nibbles Down Stroke Risk
Eating more fiber may modestly reduce the risk of stroke, although details remain uncertain and it might just be a surrogate for other healthy behaviors, a meta-analysis determined.Each additional 7 g of daily dietary fiber intake was associated with a
Tips to care for summer skin
Tip #1: Find the right sunscreen for your skin type There are lots of brands and types of sunscreen so take the time to pick one that is right for your skin type. Consider oil-free if you have oily
Heat Rash help
Heat rash facts Heat rash occurs when the skin’s sweat glands are blocked and the sweat produced cannot get to the surface of the skin to evaporate. This causes inflammation that results in a rash. The rash appears as reddened skin with
Exercise for a better brain
More evidence has linked exercise with a positive effect on the brain. A new study finds that older adults who reported being the most physically active had less brain atrophy, higher volumes of gray matter, and less damage to white
When to call if you have the flu
A lot of people think the flu is like the common cold, a minor and temporary illness. It’s not. Just getting the flu makes anyone feel really sick for a few days. You feel physically weak, you have no energy,
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
What is the A1C test? The A1C (“A-one-C”) is a blood test that can be use to check your average blood sugar control over the past 2 to 3 months. This average is different from your day to day blood
5 New Resolutions for 2013
Happy New Year! This time of year, so many of us make healthy resolutions such as eating healthier, getting more exercise and of course, lose weight. And while those goals are as admirable as they are popular, the reality is
How to reduce your added sugar intake
Why Should You Limit Added Sugar? Although a little bit of sugar is OK for most people, eating too much sugar can undermine your health in a lot of ways. Sugar can add excess calories to your diet, crowd out more
Dinner with the Doctor
On Thursday February 28, Join Dr. Burick and Cardiologists Jeff Mandak and Andreas Wali for a delicious meal and heart healthy conversation. See the menu below and then call the office to reserve your spot! Dinner Menu SoupGreen tea broth with poached chicken,