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,
6 Realistic steps for better sleep
You have to live in dreamland if you want a good night’s sleep, according to the usual expert advice: Make your bedroom into a spalike sanctuary. Don’t drink a drop of caffeine after 2 p.m. No laptops in the bedroom.
Drug Take Back Day
The DEA along with state and local law enforcement agencies across the US will be holding another Drug Take Back Day on Saturday April 27th from 10am-2pm. Prescription drug abuse is a significant problem in this country. The National Prescription
Quick Stroke Test
A team of stroke researchers has devised a one-minute test that can be used by ordinary people to diagnose stroke — and the test is so simple that even a child can use it. Such an easy, quick test could
Sunscreen 101
What is an SPF? The Sun Protection Factor (SPF) displayed on the sunscreen label ranges from 2 to as high as 50 and refers to the product’s ability to screen or block out the sun’s harmful rays. For example, if you
Protect your lungs on hot and humid days
On very hot, humid days, especially days that have high levels of air pollution or smog, stay indoors. Find an indoor place that’s cool. Make sure the place you choose has clean air – this means no tobacco smoke or
Added sugar tied to heart disease
Sugar can be ‘hidden’ in savory foods as well as desserts and soda, experts note. WebMD News By Dennis Thompson – HealthDay Reporter Doctors have long thought extra sugar in a person’s diet is harmful to heart health because it promotes chronic
March Is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Among cancers that affect both men and women,colorectal cancer(cancer of the colon or rectum) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Every year, about 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and more than 50,000
April is eye health month
We all use sunscreen to protect our skin during the warmer months, but don’t forget to protect your eyes as well. Summertime means more time spent outdoors, and studies show that exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of
How to perform a skin self-exam
Step by Step Self-Examination The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that everyone practice monthly head-to-toe self examination of their skin, so that they can find any new or changing lesions that might be cancerous or precancerous. Skin cancers found and removed