It’s everywhere! On the internet, cooking shows, talk shows, the radio, in magazines, and maybe your friends, family, or doctor have mentioned it. But, what exactly is the Mediterranean Diet and why does everyone keep talking about it? It’s not another fad diet that promises easy weight loss. Instead, the Mediterranean Diet promotes the lifestyle,…
Hi, my name is Jiselle. I’m one of the nurses on staff here at HealthFirst in Franklin. I have been a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for twenty-two years. Did you know that adults as well as children need vaccines? HealthFirst offers a variety of vaccines for adults such as Tetanus, Diptheria, Acellular Pertussis (Tdap), Pneumococcal…
What are your numbers? If your blood pressure is > 140/90 you may have hypertension. Visit us here at HealthFirst to get your blood pressure checked. Systolic is the top number of your blood pressure. It refers to the amount of pressure in your blood vessels when your heart beats. Diastolic is the bottom number…