The Effects of Stress on the Body

Stress is an unavoidable part of life. Whether it’s caused by work, family responsibilities, or unexpected challenges, stress affects everyone at some point. While short-term stress can be beneficial by enhancing focus and motivation, chronic stress can have serious...

Should you be worried about the Bird Flu?

As you may have known, egg prices went up earlier this year due to the bird flu affecting millions of egg-laying hens. Currently the H5 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows with 70 human cases in U.S. dairy...

The Keys to Longevity

Last month, my family and I embarked on a captivating journey right from our living room, thanks to a new Netflix series titled “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zone”.  This docuseries, hosted by Dan Buettner, explores the secrets of longevity. Buettner—a journalist,...
HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES

HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES

As we head into the hot California summer, it’s important to keep heat safety in mind. There are multiple types of heat-related illnesses ranging in severity from heat rash to heat stroke. These illnesses happen when excessive heat increases your body’s core...
My Pet Bit Me, Now What?

My Pet Bit Me, Now What?

When it comes to our fur babies, we can’t help but blurt out an audible “awww” with their cuteness. Like humans, however, pets can have “Ruff” days.  Here at Haven Elite Urgent Care, we have been seeing an increasing number of pet bites and would like to offer some...
The Delta Variant

The Delta Variant

Hello! This is Dr. Zhang, Medical Director of Haven Elite Urgent Care. You may be hearing lots in the news recently about the “delta variant” – a mutated version of the coronavirus. In this article, I’ll talk about what this variant is and how to protect yourself from...