Seasonal Articles

Tips To Protect Your Skin All Year Long

Your skin isn’t just vulnerable to the sun’s rays during summer days by the pool or at the beach. Prolonged exposure to the sun any time of year can lead to sun damage — that includes working in the garden on those first warm days of spring or sitting in the bleachers...

Ready for Flu Season? Here Are Some Commonly Asked Questions About the Flu Vaccine

Are you prepared for flu season? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu season usually begins in October, with its peak during the months of December through March.  As a contagious respiratory disease, influenza can be debilitating for even the...

Create Memories in the Kitchen: Easy Pie Recipes for Families

Healthy family habits can also include room for life’s sweet moments – and what could be sweeter than pie? In honor of Pi Day, March 14, we’ve collected a few recipes to test out with your kids in the kitchen. Pull out the aprons, roll up your sleeves and get ready...

Prevent Strep Throat: Five Expert Tips for a Healthy Season

Strep throat, that pesky bacterial infection causing sore throats and discomfort, often seems to strike during colder months with drier air and more time spent inside.  Brian McManus, MD, ear, nose and throat physician with Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group on the...