OUR MEDICAL BLOG

August on Cape Cod can be beautiful — but it’s also when we see some of the hottest and most humid days of the year. Heat and sun exposure can take a toll.

At Yarmouth Medical Center, we are dedicated to your health and safety. While opioid medications can be effective for managing certain types of pain, they also carry significant risks that must be carefully considered.(U.S. Food and Drug Administration)

As spring and summer approach, many adults start to notice the familiar signs of seasonal allergies: sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, and fatigue. If you're experiencing these symptoms, you're not alone. Seasonal allergies — also called allergic rhinitis or “hay fever” — affect millions of Americans every year.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that typically occurs in the winter months, when daylight hours are shorter. This condition can cause feelings of sadness, fatigue, and hopelessness, which can interfere with daily life. The exact cause of SAD is not fully understood, but it’s believed that the lack of sunlight affects the body’s internal clock (circadian rhythms) and leads to imbalances in important neurotransmitters like serotonin. People with SAD may also experience changes in their sleep patterns, appetite, and energy levels.