Anita Bennett MD

This week is Fire Prevention Week. This year’s campaign, “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape”, is focused on educating everyone about simple but important actions that can keep you and your loved ones safe from home fires. Why is this important? According to the National Fire Protection Association, today’s homes…

Down syndrome is the most common genetic chromosomal disorder and cause of learning disabilities in children. Each year, about 6,000 babies born in the US have Down syndrome. Better understanding of Down syndrome and early interventions could significantly improve the quality of life for children and adults with this disorder….

The flu season is approaching. There is also a good possibility of another surge of COVID cases this fall and winter. The new bivalent COVID booster, which protects against the original Wuhan strain as well as the Omicron strain, is now available. Many Americans are wondering whether it is ok…

Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial disease spread through the bite of an infected tick. It is one of the deadliest tick-borne diseases in the Western Hemisphere. Early recognition and treatment are keys to successful recovery. How common is RMSF? It is relatively rare. There are usually fewer…

Lyme disease is the most commonly reported tick-borne disease in the U.S. It is caused by a bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. The name Lyme disease came from the location in which it was originally identified, Lyme, Connecticut. It can become a very serious infection if not treated, but most cases…

Last week, we talked about tick bites.  Today we will focus on ways to protect yourself from ticks and the diseases they carry. Where do ticks live? Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas, or sometimes on animals.  They prefer areas that are humid, and protected from the hot…

Tick bites are common this time of year.  Some tick bites can be harmless, but some can infect you with serious, potentially deadly, diseases.  As the climate is getting warmer, the “tick season” is becoming more year-round across the United States.  Let’s talk about what you need to know about…

Thanks to a new regulation passed by the FDA, you will soon be able to purchase FDA-certified hearing aids from any major retailer that sells them. This could happen as early as mid-October. Let’s talk about what this means for those who use or need hearing aids and how it…

The answer is yes.  New research suggests that a light, 2-minute walk after eating can help lower blood sugar and reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. What does the research show? As little as 2-5 minutes of light-intensity slow walking was enough to cause a significant drop in…