May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. with more than five million cases diagnosed each year. It also is the most preventable cancer with the majority of cases associated with exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. As we get into the warmer months of the year, it is a good time […]

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Outside Activity is a Health Win/Win

Your parents may have been solely thinking of themselves (and some peace and quiet) when they hollered at you to, “Go outside and play!” But they were actually doing you a two-fold favor. The physical and mental health benefits from being active outside makes for an impressive pairing. Get Outdoorsy The necessity of exercising has […]

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Stress, Anxiety and Sleep

Stress can play a negative role in many areas of our lives, including the quality and quantity of the sleep we get. As a result, we are left feeling tired, cranky, and blue. If you’re not getting enough quality sleep, it’s important to know you’re not alone. In a 2017 sleep survey conducted by Johns […]

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Stress Awareness Month

April is Stress Awareness Month

Although April is Stress Awareness Month, stress affects everyone regardless of the year, month or day. Some of us deal with it remarkably well, while others struggle to put their stressors at bay. Regardless of where you fall on this spectrum, it’s important that we recognize and confront our stress in order to maintain our […]

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Managing Sports Concussion with Dr. Likness

March, 2022 – Managing Sports Concussion with Dr. Likness In this episode, host Pete Waggoner interviews Dr. Lincoln Likness, the pioneer of Hudson Physicians’ sports concussion program. They discuss how the sports medicine team of the Hudson Physicians works with the schools, parents, and coaches to prevent and manage sports-related injuries, especially concussions. Dr. Likness […]

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