Your time with your primary care provider will be tailored to you, so no two annual check-ups are alike. But here are some things your provider will likely review:
Category: Health & Wellness
What to Know about Cholesterol
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 40 percent of American adults have high cholesterol. Here are seven things you should know about cholesterol:
Studio YOU
Did you know? Studio YOU, a specialty area in Carroll Hospital’s East Pavilion, offers an array of support items:
Tips for Successful Sunscreen Protection
Before slathering on the sunscreen, be sure to take a look at the bottle.
Caring for Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes affects about 10% of the U.S. population, but if it’s you or a family member, you know that each diagnosis comes with a world of questions and concerns. Read More
Stay Hydrated This Summer
Summer is officially here! The warm weather means a return to many of the activities we all love, from social gatherings to outdoor exercise and adventures out on the town. But, to get the most out of your summer, it’s critically important to keep hydrated.
Practice Summer Food Safety
Picnic and pool season is upon us, which means plenty of opportunities for outdoor dining with family and friends.
It’s important, however, to take precautions when enjoying food in the summer heat, as rising temperatures accelerate the growth of bacteria on food and surfaces. To protect everyone around you and avoid foodborne illnesses this summer, follow these simple steps to ensure the food you consume is safe to eat:
Alcohol Use and You
Did you know? More than 140,000 people in the United States die from excessive alcohol use each year.
Carroll’s Farmers Market Kicks Off June 16
Next Thursday, June 16, is the opening of the 2022 Farmers Market on the Carroll Hospital campus!
Battling Seasonal Allergies
From physical exercise such as walks, runs or bike rides to social occasions like picnics and cookouts, the warm weather months present a renewed opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. However, the season’s change also brings about the return of something far from enjoyable: allergies.