by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Apr 11, 2012 | Self-Care, Stress Management, Wellness Tips & Information, Workplace Wellness
By Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS In spite of how often people talk about feeling stressed they could be underestimating just how much tension they’re actually experiencing. This can lead to frustration when well intended relaxation attempts seem ineffective. You...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Mar 21, 2012 | Self-Care, Wellness Tips & Information
Note from our Chief Wellness Officer: New data indicates African-Americans should have their first screening colonoscopy at age 45. Regardless of race or ethnicity, if you have a family history of colon cancer ask your doctor what age you should begin screening. ...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Mar 8, 2012 | Self-Care, Sleep, Weight Managment Tips, Wellness Tips & Information
by Dr. Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS Most people feel refreshed and energetic after a good night’s sleep. In spite of this, they readily sacrifice slumber in order to do things that leave them feeling stressed or run down. Whether it’s staying up late cleaning the house...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Feb 22, 2012 | Self-Care, Wellness Tips & Information
Contrary to popular belief heart disease-not cancer-is the leading cause of death in the United States. Another common misconception is that heart attacks, the quintessential symptom of heart disease, present the same way in all people. The “classic” heart...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Jan 24, 2012 | Self-Care, Wellness Tips & Information, Yoga
By William M Shapleigh Jr It’s the start of a new year, and we have all likely made a health and well being resolution. Yoga has become increasingly popular in the United States (and most countries worldwide), and many are considering yoga for overall wellness....
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Jan 17, 2012 | Self-Care, Weight Managment Tips, Wellness Tips & Information
By Dawn Fritsch Surely you’ve heard the saying “an apple a day keeps this doctor away.” Sadly, it isn’t as easy as that. If that were the case, America would be one of the healthiest nations on Earth instead of one of the most obese. A person...
