Anita Bennett MD

We all know that taking care of your teeth is important and we have all been told that we need to brush and floss our teeth regularly for good oral health.  Flossing your teeth regularly is an important factor to help prevent gum disease.  Did you know that taking good…

Last week we talked about the symptoms and causes of contact dermatitis.  Today I want to talk about how contact dermatitis is diagnosed, how it can be prevented, and how to treat it. How do we diagnose contact dermatitis? Much of the diagnosis is made based on the appearance of…

Contact dermatitis is a rash caused by direct contact with a substance that either irritates the skin or causes an allergic reaction within the skin.  Although the rash is not life-threatening, it can be very uncomfortable. Many different substances can cause contact dermatitis as we will talk about below.  Recently,…

Last week, the CDC updated its list of who is at highest risk for severe complications associated with COVID-19.  In addition, the number of cases in the U.S. has increased dramatically within the past two weeks.  Everyone needs to understand that this pandemic is far from over, and we need…

Last time we talked about the guidelines regarding alcohol consumption.  This week we’ll focus on the adverse health consequences of excessive alcohol use.  Remember that moderate alcohol consumption is considered one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men. Light to moderate alcohol consumption is considered…

People drink alcohol to celebrate occasions, socialize, and for many other reasons.  In this time of quarantine and stay-at-home orders, many people have been drinking more alcohol than they usually do, and maybe more than they should.  While drinking alcohol is itself not necessarily a problem, too much alcohol consumption…

As some states start lifting restrictions and reopening businesses, it may seem like the threat from COVID-19 is past us.  Unfortunately, that is far from true.  The latest models predict significant increases in cases over the next couple of months.  We all need to continue to do what we can…

I think most people are feeling a little stressed lately.  There are a few very practical things that you can do to stay calm when the world around you seems to be spinning out of control. Here are some things that you can do to help you manage your stress….

If you are like most people, you have probably been wondering if there is a way to boost your immune function to protect you against infection.  Unfortunately, there is also plenty of misinformation that can make it challenging to know what to do.  Let’s talk about what you can do…