While we may pay attention to the skin on our arms, legs and face, we tend to forget about the skin on our scalp. Your scalp's overall health is as essential as the skin on the rest of your body.
Who needs mashed potatoes when you can have sweet potato pineapple surprise? I often ask my patients to consider ditching the holiday classic for one of these three alternatives.
Ingredient swaps are a great way to satisfy your holiday cravings without sacrificing your health. I recommend the six swaps below for a memorable meal that’s both nutritious and delicious.
The deer tick – the known carrier of the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, has been found in eastern Nebraska. Learn preventive tips you can take to protect you and your family.
Based on everything we know, most medical professionals and organizations like the American Cancer Society and the American Academy of Dermatology, still believe sunscreen is safe and should be a part of your daily sun protection routine. Learn more about sunscreen safety.
It’s never too late to stop smoking. Even men and women who have smoked for many years can reduce their lung cancer risk after five years of quitting smoking. Learn more.
Practicing good skin care habits is important not only to keep your skin looking healthy, but to delay aging and to help prevent skin problems. Follow these tips to help promote healthy skin.
The next time you’re feeling down, instead of blaming it on the weather or a stressful day at work, you may want to look at what you’re putting in your gut. An unhealthy gut or one that is out of balance, can increase your risk for obesity and illnesses like diabetes, and can play a small role in depression and colon cancer. Learn more.
With the start of a new year, many of us resolve to make our health a priority. Bellevue Medical Center family practitioner Toby Free, MD, provides these tips to help you get your health on track.