Slack Family Practice

SFP is getting into the holiday spirit!

The office will be closed Christmas through New Years for routine appointments, but patients can still reach Dr. Slack directly for any needs during this time! ❄️

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News About Melatonin — Slack Family Practice There has been a lot of buzz the past couple of days about a new study looking at long term use of Melatonin. Previously, Melatonin has been viewed as a safe and mildly effective sleep aid. Many people reach for something like Melatonin to help with insomnia, because it is marketed as a natural, h

SFP supporting the Harford County Public Library at the Gala - what a fun night!

SFP at the Harford County Wine Festival! Come say hi - we are by the food trucks and 🍺 tent ☺️

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Healthy Vacation Tips — Slack Family Practice Many people find a week or two to get away during the summer for vacation. Rather than having your travel plans derail your diet and exercise efforts, look at vacation as an excellent time to kick start some healthy habits! It might sound paradoxical, but I do find that many patients tend to be si

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Don’t Get Burned by the Sun! — Slack Family Practice Recently I posted a video about self care of minor skin burns, with an eye towards the upcoming 4th of July holiday. Today I want to discuss a much more prevalent type of burn - sun burn. The best approach to sun burn is, of course, prevention! The most successful prevention is sun avoidance duri

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Senolytics - A Promising Anti-Aging Therapy, But Not There Yet — Slack Family Practice Senolytics are a new and emerging therapy that target aging cells known as senescent cells. Senescent cells, also referred to as ‘zombie cells,’ accumulate with aging, release pro-inflammatory markers, and are resistant to apoptosis, the process that shuts down/kills a cell. Senolytics aim to re...

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Perioral Dermatitis — Slack Family Practice Perioral dermatitis is a skin condition that is commonly seen in women between the ages of 15 and 45, though it can also present in men, older individuals, and younger children. This rash is located around the mouth, and usually appears as small 1-2mm red bumps or blisters. We don’t fully know wha

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Manage Menopause with Direct Access Primary Care — Slack Family Practice The symptoms of menopause go well beyond the commonly portrayed experience of hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings. Estrogen plays a role in most systems of the body, and it’s loss can be felt in them all. About 70% of women will experience the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause, which

Come see us at the Harford Mall 50+ Expo!!