You might think that Vermont is so far north that skin cancer isn’t much of a problem here. Not true. Let me share three simple things you can do to protect yourself from the sun.
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Graceful Health
The following articles were originally published in the Brattleboro Reformer on the dates indicated.
PTSD Can Affect Anyone, and There’s Help
Most people think of combat veterans when they hear the term “PTSD,” but the more we learn about this, the more we realize that it affects people from all walks of life.
Read More...Hypertension
What is blood pressure and why do we care so much about it? We care about blood pressure because it is a quick way to see how someone’s heart is functioning.
Read More...Prehabilitation?
Prehabilitation is a proactive, therapeutic approach to help get you in better physical condition before an operation.
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Resources for Your Health
Most uninsured Vermonters say they have no coverage because they can’t afford it. Now, thanks to expanded federal assistance through the American Rescue Plan, qualified health plans are more affordable than ever before.
Read More...Did You Get Your Shot?
Did you get your flu shot yet? It’s important for the same reason as your COVID-19 shot.
Read More...Anaplasmosis – Another Common Tick-Borne Disease
Lyme disease is often in the news these days, so by now, most people know at least the basics about how it is contracted, what to do if you get a tick bite, and how to avoid it. What about the other common tick-borne disease—anaplasmosis?
Read More...What is Monkeypox?
Monkeypox is mainly spread through prolonged skin-to-skin contact and contact with objects, surfaces, and fabrics used by someone who has the disease.
Read More...COVID-19 Treatments – What If I’m Positive?
It is thought that over the next few months, most people in Vermont will have become infected with the virus at some point. What do you do if you are positive for COVID? There are different types of treatments available. Your health care provider will help determine which one is right for you.
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