Health Resources
Preventive care is key to helping you stay healthy and detecting health problems early on, before they cause other issues or become more difficult to treat. Learn more about screenings, health risk assessments and common health conditions below. Check back monthly for the most up to date health information.
Health Resource Articles
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Know Your Numbers
February 06, 2021One step in taking an active role in your health to help ensure a healthy life is by knowing specific numbers that play an important role for your heart: Blood pressure Is your blood pressure at normal levels? One in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease. Normal range for blood pressure should be below 120/80. If your numbers are at…
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Heart Disease 101: Warning Signs for Women
February 05, 2021As the number one killer of men and women in the U.S., you might think that gender doesn’t matter when it comes to heart disease. But it does. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in 16 women age 20 and older have coronary heart disease, while only approximately half of women recognize that heart disease…
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Give Your Kitchen Pantry Some Love
February 04, 2021Eating smart for your heart starts at home. But how do you know what to stock up on to keep your meals heart-healthy? We’ve compiled a guide to help you plan your next grocery trip to stock up on nutritious foods that can help you and your family stay healthy – and satisfied at the dinner table, today and every day. 10 Pantry Essentials Dinner starters: Dried…
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Not All Symptoms Are Obvious: Overlooked Symptoms to Watch
February 03, 2021We’ve all seen when heart attacks happen in the movies. A character is walking along when, suddenly, they grab their chest – wincing with pain – and immediately tell someone, “Call 911! I’m having a heart attack!” While that certainly does happen, the reality is that heart attacks can strike much more subtly – even happening to…
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30 Minutes a Day Can Help Keep Heart Disease Away
February 02, 2021Did you know that exercising as little as 30 minutes every day can improve your heart health and quality of life? It can even be simple activities that are easier to incorporate into your schedule, like taking your dog for a jog, tossing a ball with your kids or sunset walk in the neighborhood. According to the American Heart Association, walking is the simplest positive…
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Welcome to 28 Days of Heart Health
February 01, 2021Each February, we recognize American Heart Month – a great opportunity to focus on heart health and essential role it plays in your overall well-being, today and every day. In fact, maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life so you can enjoy many more days to come. So, welcome to the 28 Days of Heart Health. Each day in February, we’ll…
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Brighter Days Ahead: Celebrate the New Year with a Healthy Start
January 20, 2021By Candice Daughtrey Nurse Practitioner with Paris Healthcare Group A new year is always an opportunity for a fresh start. A new beginning. That’s one of the big reasons so many of us set New Year’s resolutions. Turning the page on the calendar gives us a chance to turn the page on unhealthy habits, resolve to be better, healthier versions of ourselves and…
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Keeping the Happy in Your Holiday: Making the Most of This Year’s Challenging Season
December 22, 2020By Dr. Alefia Tapia Internal Medicine Specialist at Tapia Internal Medicine Clinic With its myriad joyful and time-honored traditions, the holiday season is a cherished time of the year for many. Unfortunately, it can also be a stressful and emotionally trying time, especially for those juggling numerous obligations or coping with the loss of a loved one. And as COVID-19…
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Kidney Stones: What You Need to Know
November 03, 2020By Dr. Leah Chiles Urologist at Paris Urology Kidney stones affect 5-12 percent of Americans, and recent reports suggest that the prevalence of kidney stone disease is increasing. Most stones (80 percent) are composed of calcium. While some people are genetically predisposed to stones, most kidney stones formed in the United States population are related to dietary…
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Why You Don’t Want Your Doctor to Give You an Antibiotic
March 04, 2020By Dr. Amanda Green Hospitalist at Paris Regional Medical Center It’s the time of year when almost all noses start running, often leading to a cough. Going from hot to cold spaces, allergies, and colds and viruses will set off drainage from the nose to the throat, causing a cough. Sometimes called an upper respiratory infection (URI), acute bronchitis, or acute…
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