I spent the first 42 years of my life skinny. Wait, let me correct that. I was obnoxiously skinny. Friends were jealous. My metabolism was like a furnace. I ate everything I wanted and never gained an ounce. Being an athlete enabled me to be completely care free when indulging. And I have a terrible […]
Keep Your Pets Safe This Holiday Season
Christmas has always been my favorite time of year. It starts with Thanksgiving, which is mom’s favorite holiday. It’s a time for family and good food. My grandma’s recipe for corn bread stuffing is the stuff dreams are made of. It tastes divine and is the epitome of comfort food. My grandma was an amazing […]
What’s Got You Sick?
It’s that time of year! Runny noses, strep throat, and the flu abound. If you or a family member becomes sick, it’s important to have a doctor diagnose the cause so that you can know how best to treat it. Antibiotics are sometimes necessary. But antibiotics are sometimes unnecessary, and could even be harmful. Here’s a handy […]
Breast Cancer Risk Factors
Breast cancer is a devastating disease. Approximately 12.5% of all US women will develop invasive breast cancer sometime in her life. It is expected that over 266,000 new cases will be diagnosed in the US. There will also be over 60,000 new cases of non invasive breast cancer this year alone. Those numbers are staggering. […]
Running and Fall Go Hand in Hand
This is my favorite time of year! Fall is here and I love it. This is the best time of year for running, in my humble opinion. The cold temperatures are starting to creep in. The leaves will soon turn brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow. I love to watch the wind catch the […]
Be Good to Your Heart!
My friend Michelle is a bad ass athlete. She is personal trainer and fitness instructor extraordinaire. Michelle is crazy fit, sports a six-pack and swims like a fish. She is also an accomplished triathlete. I was shocked to hear that this healthy 53-year-old woman had a heart attack. She was on a run and knew […]
Newport News Clinic Reopening October 1st!
Have you heard? Our Newport News location is now reopen, as of October 1st, 2018! We’re thrilled to announce that In and Out Express Care has reopened our Newport News location. We’ve been up the street for a year and we couldn’t be happier to be home. We missed you! Our location is 704 Thimble […]
Running to Lower Your Blood Pressure
Running can improve your blood pressure. Dr. N. Michael Baddar, Medical Director for In and Out Express Care, once told me “the lower your blood pressure, the longer you will live.” This was the first time I had heard this and I was intrigued. Being physically inactive is linked to high blood pressure. Persistent high […]
What to Do About Ear Infections
Ear infections are a common problem seen in urgent care clinics. But how do you know if it warrants medical attention or if it can be treated at home? Two Types of Ear Infections There are two common types of ear infections. The first is often called swimmer’s ear. It is caused by water becoming […]
NSAID Use and Rhabdomyolysis in Endurance Athletes
When I competed in the Chattanooga Ironman in 2014, I did so in opposition to my doctor. I was recovering from an IT band release operation that got infected with MRSA. In addition to this, I reinjured my knee while running speed intervals on the track. An MRI revealed that I had a bone bruise […]
