Bella Terra Primary Care

12/31/2021

Start the new year off right with these simple, healthy goals!

12/25/2021

Wishing you and yours a healthy, happy holiday.

12/17/2021

Further research is necessary after findings in South Africa suggest that the Omicron Covid variant can easily evade immunity.

A study of the Omicron Covid variant has revealed that previous COVID-19 infection and vaccinations offer some protection.

12/15/2021

Stop -- Drop -- and Flow with us for Yoga Day! Regardless of your level of yoga expertise, if you’re practicing regularly, you can feel better from head to toe.

12/01/2021

HIV is usually misunderstood as AIDS. HIV is a condition in which the virus stays in your body while AIDS is a condition where the immune system of the body goes below a certain level. AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV disease. It remains the leading cause of death for women aged 15-44 on the planet. Help us spread awareness, not the disease on

11/26/2021

When a health issue arises, don’t let panic get the best of you. Instead, keep this guide bookmarked so you always have a handy reference for where to go for the care you need.

When a health issue arises, keep this guide bookmarked so you always have a handy reference for where to go for the care you need.

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving! Here's to another year of good health!

11/24/2021

You may know a lot about your family health history or only a little. To get the complete picture, ask these questions during family holiday gatherings:
- Do any family members have serious or chronic diseases?
- Do any diseases run in the family?
- How old were they when they developed these diseases?
- Have any family members had surgeries or been hospitalized?
- Does anyone in your family take medications regularly?
- What diseases have your deceased relatives have?
- What was the cause of their death and how old were they?

Though these questions may seem a little grim for family conversation, knowing these important health facts may help you, your doctor, and your health one day.

11/23/2021

Need another reason to cut back on sugary foods and drinks, apart from an expanding waistline? They're not helping the environment, contributing to a higher cropland, water scarcity and ecological footprint, according to a new review. According to a new study published this month, reducing these foods in our diet is not only better for our health but also the planet.

11/22/2021

Is it safe to gather this year? Thanks to vaccination, we can talk about how to gather safely:
- Ensure those eligible at the gathering are fully vaccinated
- If you're around young kids who cannot vaccinate, consider outdoor gatherings
- If you're traveling, make sure to wear a mask, avoid crowds, and wash your hands frequently.
- Consider getting a rapid test

With appropriate precaution, we can all have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

11/21/2021

A strong argument for a reasonable bedtime. The new study was published recently in European Heart Journal -- Digital Health, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

11/16/2021

A new Cleveland Clinic study found that people with certain sleep disorders have more severe outcomes from COVID-19, including a 31% higher rate of hospitalization and mortality.