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  • Top Five Things To Know About Virtual Visits With YOUR Doctor: An Update From CareMount Medical

    Top Five Things To Know About Virtual Visits With YOUR Doctor: An Update From CareMount Medical

    Now, more than ever, having the option to “see” your own physician virtually instead of going into an office is key in order to practice social distancing. When deciding to do a virtual visit as opposed to an in-person visit, there are many factors to consider—from who the doctor is, to managing your health records, and more. Not all telehealth platforms are the same, so think about the ...

  • Safe Use Of Antibiotics

    Safe Use Of Antibiotics

    Antibiotics are medications created almost 100 years ago to fight bacterial infections. They have transformed health care and the treatment of medical conditions. Infectious diseases, such as pneumonia, used to be listed as the most common cause of death in the United States; whereas today, it is ranked number eight. Unfortunately, as antibiotic usage has surged in recent years, many ...

  • Ten Tips To Eating Heart Healthy

    Ten Tips To Eating Heart Healthy

    Heart disease is a growing epidemic, but eating a heart healthy diet is your best defense in reducing your risk. CareMount Medical Cardiologist, Dr. Richard Keating, shares these tips:1. Decrease saturated fats and trans fats.Decrease saturated fats (such as whole milk, butter, fatty cuts of meat) and trans fats (e.g. fast foods) and choose monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (from ...

  • Do You Suffer From Acne? Tips To Maintain Clear, Healthy Looking Skin

    Do You Suffer From Acne? Tips To Maintain Clear, Healthy Looking Skin

    According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), acne affects nearly 50 million Americans every year. Acne is considered a skin disease of the pilosebaceous unit, which is the skin pore and associated hair follicle/oil complex. While acne typically affects adolescents and young adults, it can begin and even worsen for adults in their 30s, 40s and 50s. Acne will typically resolve ...

  • What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer

    What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer

    Colorectal or colon and rectal cancer, is a cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. It affects men and women of all ethnic groups, and is most often found in people age 50 years or older. It is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. Colorectal cancer screening ...

  • Lazy Eye: Facts Parents Need To Know

    Lazy Eye: Facts Parents Need To Know

    Lazy eye (amblyopia) is reduced vision in one eye caused by abnormal visual development early in life. When nerve pathways between the brain and an eye aren’t properly stimulated, the brain favors the other eye. The weaker, or lazy, eye often wanders inward or outward.Amblyopia generally develops from birth up to age 7 years. It is the leading cause of decreased vision in one eye ...

  • Need A New Hip? Consider Anterior Hip Replacement

    Need A New Hip? Consider Anterior Hip Replacement

    According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 300,000 total hip replacements are performed each year in the United States. Anterior hip replacement is a surgical procedure that involves the replacement of damaged bones in the hip joint using an artificial hip. The procedure is typically performed when arthritis is the main reason for hip replacement, but it can ...

  • Stay Informed About Prostate Cancer

    Stay Informed About Prostate Cancer

    According to the American Cancer Society, one of every nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the U.S. after skin cancer. Prostate cancer is a serious disease, but with education, early detection and careful management, the vast majority of men with prostate cancer will survive the disease and ...

  • Fight The Flu — Get Vaccinated!

    Fight The Flu — Get Vaccinated!

    With fall right around the corner, cold and flu season will soon be upon us. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, affects millions of people each year. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can be a very serious disease which can lead to hospitalization and even death. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is to get the flu vaccine ...

  • Five Frequently Asked Breastfeeding Questions

    Five Frequently Asked Breastfeeding Questions

    If you’re a first-time mom, you probably have questions about breastfeeding. How often should I breastfeed my baby? How can I tell if my baby is hungry? Below, CareMount Medical OB/GYN, Dr. Sadia Sahabi, provides answers to several common questions asked by new moms. 1. How long should I breastfeed my baby?Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of a baby’s life. ...

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