Carmichael’s Blog

The importance of maintaining an active lifestyle and having a sense of independence has motivated older adults and people with mobility issues to remain active. When mobility is limited, a [...]

Treating a headache or a migraine can be as simple as a home remedy or taking over-the-counter medication, or alarming enough to visit a doctor or the emergency room. Educating yourself about [...]

High blood pressure (HBP) is a serious condition that can cause complications such as coronary heart disease, heart failure, kidney failure, stroke and other health problems. You have high blood [...]

The prevalence of diabetes as an underlying health condition in recent Louisiana COVID-19 death rates is alarming. If you have kept up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [...]

Spring cleaning projects will be in full swing with warmer weather in the forecasts. Indoor and outdoor tasks will become priorities on “honey-do” and to-do lists. Unsurprisingly, mishaps around [...]

With recent ongoing reminders about washing and sanitizing our hands, we should also note the importance of keeping CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) equipment clean. Failure to clean a [...]

There are so many things to enjoy about springtime, but for people with allergies, the season can trigger irritating symptoms, too. Seasonal allergies, also called allergic rhinitis or hay fever, [...]

March is National Nutrition Month, a time to focus on making informed food choices and develop healthy eating and physical activity habits. However, for patients who are malnourished, fighting an [...]

The golden rules of washing our hands to prevent the spread of germs and practicing good hand hygiene can backfire when done excessively. Did you know that excessive hand washing can result in [...]

Feeling pain in your thumb can be a symptom of a possible injury or a developing chronic condition. Depending on the severity of your pain and a doctor’s evaluation, you may need to immobilize [...]