Almost everyone experiences a headache now and then. We all know the feeling. Work stress plus fluorescent lighting at the office could be causing a dull throb. Or you could be dehydrated from the extreme summer heat and the painful pulses in your head are inescapable. While these situations seem like the norm, for millions of Americans, frequent or severe…
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, but also one of the most preventable. Learning what it looks like, how it’s treated, and when to act can help protect you and your loved ones. What Is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the skin’s outer layers. The majority of cases are…
Your heart is the engine of your body. Keeping your heart healthy is one of the most important things you can do for your overall well-being. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. It is responsible for 1 in every 5 deaths according to the CDC. Fortunately, preventive care and…
Dopamine is one of the brain’s most essential neurotransmitters, often nicknamed the “motivation molecule.” While it’s popularly associated with pleasure and reward, it plays a far more complex and foundational role in the human body. It regulates mood, attention, sleep, movement, and even decision-making. An imbalance in dopamine can be linked to a variety of medical and mental health conditions,…
When most people think about nutrition, they picture food pyramids or calorie counts, but proper nutrition is so much more than that. The food we eat plays a foundational role in nearly every system of the body, from how we think and feel to how we manage chronic conditions. At Bethany Medical Clinic, we believe that nutrition is not just…
April is Stress Awareness Month, a vital time to pause and reflect on how stress impacts our lives—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Stress is a natural response to challenging or demanding situations, but when it becomes chronic, it can significantly affect your health and quality of life. As a primary care clinic with therapists on staff, we believe in addressing stress…