February 2021

Viruses do what they do. That’s why we need to be ready.

February 8, 2021

“Mutating viruses” sounds like a punk-rock band from the 1980s or the subject of a sci-fi movie. But it describes the very nature of viruses, also known as obligate intracellular parasites (which really does sound like an alien life form).

Viruses don’t thrive when they stay the same, so they will change to improve their chances for survival within their cellular host. This occurs with Influenza and that’s why we need new flu vaccines every year to cover new strains, and it’s why not surprisingly, we’re now seeing variants (mutated or new strains) of the COVID-19 virus popping up around the globe. (more…)

Staying Healthy…While Staying Inside

February 2, 2021

With many of us staying inside most days, especially during the winter months, managing a healthy weight can be more challenging than ever. We asked Dr. Galloway-Gilliam from our new Comprehensive Weight Management Clinic about some of the best ways to manage our weight when we’re spending most of our days indoors.

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