Mountainside Medical Blog

We know that taking care of our bones is important, but have you thought about what it takes to keep your joints strong? The cartilage that cushions our joints wears away over time from friction and the weight they carry...

Prenatal vitamins are used to promote a healthy pregnancy and a healthy newborn. They contain a variety of vitamins and minerals that are important for a healthy pregnancy and delivery. Prenatal vitamins contain folic acid, which, is an important nutrient...

We are right in the middle of cold and flu season, which means, unfortunately, it isn't going away anytime soon. The good news is that there are various ways to protect yourself from those nasty germs, such as frequently washing...

Folic Acid is a B-Vitamin - Vitamin B9 to be exact - that is necessary for proper cell growth. If Folic Acid is taken before and during early pregnancy, folic acid can prevent up to 70% of serious birth defects...

Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia - which, is a condition where the blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body's tissues. Iron deficiency anemia is also due to insufficient...

Holiday time is here again! A time for joy, laughter, and gathering with family and friends. For some though, the holidays - or post holidays - can bring on an unexpected case of the blues. According to the National Mental...

Seasonal Affective Disorder - also abbreviated as SAD - is a type of depression that is related to changes in the seasons. SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. Most people with SAD, have symptoms that...

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe and gets worse over time. COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of mucus, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and other symptoms. ...

World Pneumonia Day is annually held on November 12 to raise awareness of pneumonia, promote prevention and treatment, and to generate action to fight the illness. News, messages, and events promoting World Pneumonia Day are publicized and made viral through...