Dr. Borys

Predicting Cardiovascular Risk With A CIMT Test

Predicting Cardiovascular Risk With A CIMT Test

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women worldwide. Often labeled the “silent killer” heart disease can progress for decades with little to no symptoms. There are several ways to assess the health of the heart and arteries years before a devastating event disrupts your life or those of your loved ones including a Carotid Intima-Media Thickness test or CIMT.

Wildfire Smoke And Your Health

Wildfire Smoke And Your Health

The National Weather Service has currently listed the air quality in the Columbia Gorge as “unhealthy” given the wildfire ash and smoke in the air. For those affected, there are numerous things we can do to help protect our health and the health of our community.

Reflections on Spring

Reflections on Spring

The spring season officially began on March 20th with the vernal equinox. The name “equinox” derives from Latin, meaning “equal night” and refers to the roughly equal length of daylight and darkness this time of year. This is a time of celebration and in many traditions it marks the beginning of a new life cycle. Spring is the time when life awakens from its winter slumber and new vitality surfaces. 

Keeping Your Children Healthy During The School Year

Keeping Your Children Healthy During The School Year

Keeping children healthy through the school is sometimes a challenge for parents, but it doesn't have to be. Consider incorporating the many tips in this article into your families routine and make health habits part of your daily routine!