August, 2023

Grab the good stuff on your next grocery run

You make important choices in grocery store aisles—choices that can affect your energy levels and your health. So it's wise to have a game plan for how to fill your cart. These tips can help you. Make a list . Pick a day on the weekend to plan meals for the week. Check your fridge and pantry to identify ingredients you need for meals and snacks. Shop the perimeter first . The outer aisles of grocery stores contain some of the most nutritious choices, like fresh produce. Pump up the produce...

When the flu becomes an emergency

For many of us, having a bad case of the flu can be a miserable experience. But sometimes the flu can be more than just an annoying sickness. It can be downright dangerous. How the flu can be severe Although it takes a few days to a week or two, most people recover from the flu, which is a viral respiratory infection. But some people develop severe and potentially life-threatening complications, like pneumonia. The flu can also lead to dehydration. And it can make other health problems a person ...

Make healthy aging possible

Have you noticed that the numbers you read seem to be getting smaller? Do you find it harder to get down on your knees to look under the bed—and to get up again? There’s no question that age brings changes to our lives. And yes, some of them we’d prefer to avoid. Physically, for example, stiffening joints can make it harder to get around. And many people find that their short-term memory just isn’t what it used to be. Often, difficult personal situations, such as the deat...

Are You Following Us on Social Media?

Want to be in the know on the latest news throughout Watson Clinic? Then like and follow us on our social media platforms! Meet our new physicians and providers, learn about the many services we offer, and keep up-to-date on special events we take part in throughout the community. We even host occasional giveaways filled with terrific prizes! Help us spread the word by inviting your social media friends and family to join our pages too! Use the links below to follow Watson Clinic on the social m...