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Youth Sports: A COVID-19 Safety Checklist
Adapted from insightful and frequently updated articles from the https://www.healthychildrens.org website: The arrival of COVID-19 vaccines for ages 12 and up has been a game changer for many families. Being fully vaccinated can mean a safer return to
It’s Immunization Awareness Month – What Should I Know?
With so much focus on the COVID-19 vaccines this year, I thought we might take a moment to review some of the other important adult vaccines and their general schedule. All adults need immunizations to help them prevent
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of August 6, 2021
Oh, here we go again… The sun is out, the music is on, and we’re in the middle of summer vacation, but sadly we’re all feeling a bit of COVID deja vu. Much as we wish we were
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of July 5, 2021
Happy Monday, Friends of TVD! Again, I hope this message finds you enjoying our updated newsletter, with its new look, non-COVID content, and guest authorship. Regarding the latter, we have been reaching out to our trusted colleagues to
What is Computer Vision Syndrome and is There a Way to Ease it?
So many of us have lives that require us to stare at digital screens for hours each day. Some studies show the average American worker spends 7 hours a day on the computer either in the office or
How can I Help Promote my Child’s Eye Health?
When a baby is first born, their vision is thought to be 20/400, but within a few months after birth, a baby’s vision becomes more clear and by age 3 – 4 years, they typically have 20/20 vision.
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of June 13, 2021
Greetings, Friends of TVD! I hope this message finds you enjoying our updated newsletter, with its new look, non-COVID content, and guest authorship. Regarding the latter, we have been reaching out to our trusted colleagues to ask them
Measures to Prevent Tick Bites and Lyme Disease This Summer
Summer brings tick season and the threat of Lyme disease. Ticks are found particularly in humid climates in woods, weeds, tall grass and shrubs. They can also be carried into the house by dogs. Surveillance One of the
Are There Preventative Measures we can Take for Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease has been researched for decades. While there are no definitive ways to prevent the disease, early data suggests some changes can be made during one’s lifetime. The Alzheimer’s Association has the latest updates on research that
Things you Should Know About Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common form of Dementia. There are an estimated 500,000 new cases of Alzheimer’s disease in the United States each year. Every 3 seconds, someone in the world develops Dementia. Defining Dementia The
Concierge medicine: What Is It and Why Do I Need It?
Most people know what a concierge care physician is and how to find one. However, understanding what concierge medicine is, is a different story. The idea is relatively new, different, and likely confusing at times. You may find
Memory Enhancing Supplements and Foods You Can Try Today
The signs of memory loss can be unnerving and scary: missing keys, a forgotten street name, that task you suddenly can’t remember. While there may not yet be a “magic bullet” for memory loss, there are supplements you
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of June 1, 2021
Happy Summer, Friends of TVD! With the arrival of summer, the celebration of (even some in-person!) school graduations, and an upcoming radical lifting of COVID directives by the State of California on June 15th, this seems like the
You may have noticed that concussions have become a hot topic and we here at The Village Doctor think that is great. Concussion research is booming and continues to shed light on traumatic brain injury, but also
What are the Benefits of Concierge Medicine and What does it Cover?
Concierge Medicine offers a more intimate doctor-patient relationship through a more personal and individual relationship with your doctor. Most medical practices that offer medical concierge services will include: 24/7 triage and coordination of care for emergencies and medical
Youth Sports: A COVID-19 Safety Checklist
Adapted from insightful and frequently updated articles from the https://www.healthychildrens.org website: The arrival of COVID-19 vaccines for ages 12 and
It’s Immunization Awareness Month – What Should I Know?
With so much focus on the COVID-19 vaccines this year, I thought we might take a moment to review some
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of August 6, 2021
Oh, here we go again… The sun is out, the music is on, and we’re in the middle of summer
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of July 5, 2021
Happy Monday, Friends of TVD! Again, I hope this message finds you enjoying our updated newsletter, with its new look,
What is Computer Vision Syndrome and is There a Way to Ease it?
So many of us have lives that require us to stare at digital screens for hours each day. Some studies
How can I Help Promote my Child’s Eye Health?
When a baby is first born, their vision is thought to be 20/400, but within a few months after birth,
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of June 13, 2021
Greetings, Friends of TVD! I hope this message finds you enjoying our updated newsletter, with its new look, non-COVID content,
Measures to Prevent Tick Bites and Lyme Disease This Summer
Summer brings tick season and the threat of Lyme disease. Ticks are found particularly in humid climates in woods, weeds,
Are There Preventative Measures we can Take for Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease has been researched for decades. While there are no definitive ways to prevent the disease, early data suggests
Things you Should Know About Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common form of Dementia. There are an estimated 500,000 new cases of Alzheimer’s disease
Concierge medicine: What Is It and Why Do I Need It?
Most people know what a concierge care physician is and how to find one. However, understanding what concierge medicine is,
Memory Enhancing Supplements and Foods You Can Try Today
The signs of memory loss can be unnerving and scary: missing keys, a forgotten street name, that task you suddenly
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of June 1, 2021
Happy Summer, Friends of TVD! With the arrival of summer, the celebration of (even some in-person!) school graduations, and an
You may have noticed that concussions have become a hot topic and we here at The Village Doctor think
What are the Benefits of Concierge Medicine and What does it Cover?
Concierge Medicine offers a more intimate doctor-patient relationship through a more personal and individual relationship with your doctor. Most medical
