Today, everyone has a smart phone or tablet, even kids! Recent Studies have suggested that on average kids and teens spend between 4 and 9 hours a day in front of a screen (not counting schoolwork). Most of the time, they are using social media apps or playing games....
Now that school is back in session, kids are exposed to more germs. While back to school illnesses and infections are inevitable, you can always help prevent sickness by encouraging your kids to wash their hands regularly. If your child does happen to catch something...
Sometimes, rather than spending the time to pack a lunch for your kids, it is just easier to give them money for school lunch or for something from the local sandwich shop. But, as most know, easier doesn’t always equal healthier. School lunches, while they...
The average American will spend roughly 90,000 hours at work during their lifetime. During this time spent at work it is very easy to pick up unhealthy habits that might affect your mental and physical health. At Platte River Medical Clinic, we want to make sure you...
Living in Colorado we have access to a wide variety of fresh produce, but sometimes it is difficult to keep track of what’s in season. We’re here to help with that! We’ve made a chart of some of our favorite in-season fruits and veggies and we’ve explained a few...
It’s finally August, which means it’s National Immunization Month! National Immunization month is held every year in August and serves to highlight the importance of vaccinations and staying on top of your immunization schedule. Vaccines are safe and effective for...
Breast cancer survival rates are at a steady increase with 89.7% of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer surviving five years or longer after treatment, according to the National Cancer Institute. You’ll increase your odds of survival by detecting cancer...
If you have type 2 diabetes, you know it is important to monitor your blood sugar levels. One way to achieve this is by planning your meals based on the glycemic index (GI) of the ingredients. What is the Glycemic Index? According to the American Diabetes Association,...
Written by M. Sundberg Stress is a struggle that we all endure from time to time. It can be motivating, but it can also be crushing when it becomes a daily occurrence. If you’ve been feeling stressed for a long period of time, it could become chronic if you don’t...
If you are an American adult, there is a 1 in 3 chance that you have high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Known as the “silent killer,” high blood pressure – or hypertension – typically has no...