The holiday season is upon us! With the non-stop celebrations all month long, it can be difficult to figure out where your usual fitness plan fits into your busy holiday schedule. It’s hard to make healthy choices during the holidays, especially with all the food and the drinks. One month of social activity is just…
The number of people who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is growing – and growing fast. A recent report states that, in 2021, an estimated 6.2 million people aged 65 and older are living with dementia in 2021 — and Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases. It’s predicted that without a cure, the…
October Blog Breast Cancer Awareness Month The entire month of October is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness and here at KC Primary Care, we want you to be educated on what breast cancer is, the early signs, ways to prevent it, and ways to honor those who have survived and fallen from breast cancer…
COVID-19 has changed all aspects of our lives – our schedules, our surroundings and our diet and exercise. Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and often starts with unhealthy habits. Unfortunately, the pandemic isn’t predicted to improve these numbers. Keep reading for facts and statistics about heart disease during COVID-19.
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You may know that the kidneys’ primary function is to remove waste and excess fluid from the body, but did you know they serve many other essential purposes? March is National Kidney Month, dedicated to raising awareness of kidney disease. Approximately 37 million people in the United States are estimated to have chronic kidney disease…
A new research study by the Healthy Nevada Project demonstrated associations between genetics, obesity and experienced childhood trauma. Over 16,000 participants answered a mental health survey in which more than 65% self-reported at least one Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE). ACEs include traumatic and unsafe events endured by children before the age of 18, such as…
Humans naturally thrive in a community setting with shared norms, values, customs and identity. Without those connections, we may begin to experience the universal emotion of loneliness. According to Psychology Today, researchers define loneliness as an unpleasant experience when a person’s network of social relationships is deficient either qualitatively (lacking intimacy) or quantitatively (lacking overall…
Long wait times, limited appointment availability, brief time with your doctor, feeling like just a number rather than a patient — these are all common inconveniences of traditional primary care. Concierge medicine introduces a solution to those issues through a luxury boutique health care experience. This structure moves away from the fee-for-service payment method and…
Regular physical activity is known to have many health benefits including reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, strengthening the bones and muscles and reducing stress. There is now evidence showing that it also has positive effects on our brains. Scientists have observed the relationship between movement and cognitive longevity in mice for a long…
January is National Staying Healthy Month — a month dedicated to helping us create healthy habits that stick. At least 50% of us start the year with New Year’s resolutions to drink more water, eat more vegetables or exercise regularly. Between work, kids, housework, visiting with friends or family and a slew of other tasks,…
As the holidays draw closer and the weather changes, many find this time of year a challenging time for mental health. The lack of sunshine, colder temperatures, the pressure to be with family, holiday events and projects adding more to your plate and end-of-year deadlines looming at work all contribute to debilitating stress and emotions. …