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Primary Care Physician Advice For The Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time for enjoying yourself and having fun. Unfortunately, it can also be a time for overindulgence and stress, which can take a toll on your health. Follow these tips to keep your health and well-being in top condition this holiday season. Moderate Alcohol Intake It’s easy to overindulge in alcohol… 

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Mistakes to avoid during your weight loss journey

Losing weight is an uphill battle that requires patience, determination, and the right tools. Are you wondering what the heck you’re doing wrong on your weight loss journey? Here are some things you might be doing that are hindering you from reaching your goal. Mistake 1: Getting Rid of Certain Food Groups If your diet… 

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Top Reasons to Join a Medical Weight-Loss Program

Spent months or years trying to lose weight with all the diet and exercise programs out there and finally frustrated that the scale still hasn’t budged at all? You probably haven’t tried a medical weight-loss program. But how is it any different from all the ones you’ve tried and how will it turn things around… 

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Health Benefits of Chiropractic Care

Have you ever visited a chiropractor to relieve pain in your back or neck? Many of us have, but that’s not all chiropractic care can treat. Your chiropractor does not just align your vertebrae or treat your back pain. In fact, a chiropractor promotes better health, improves the quality of life, and provides ongoing maintenance… 

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5 Myths About Family Medicine

As its name implies, family medicine is a type of medical specialty within primary care that provides continuing and comprehensive health care for family members of all ages, genders, diseases, and parts of the body. Your family doctor treats chronic conditions, evaluates your symptoms, offers preventative care, and tells you when you need to see… 

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Questions to Ask Your Family Doctor About COVID-19 Testing

With COVID-19 still prominent around the world, testing remains a key component in the effort to prevent the spread and mitigate the far-reaching impact of the dreaded disease. Here are questions about COVID-19 testing that you will want to ask your family physician along with the possible answers to give you a basic idea before… 

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Coronavirus – Health Problems It Can Cause

Studies show that vaccination decreases the risk of COVID-19 and its severe complications. With the continuing rollout of vaccines, many have begun to feel safer from the consequences of the COVID-19. As such, the vaccinated population is becoming more relaxed with their safety practices. However, vaccines will not provide you 100% protection against COVID-19. You… 

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Looking for Arthritis Pain Relief? Here’s How Your Family Practice Doctor Can Help

Arthritis is a common joint condition in which inflammation can cause joint pain and stiffness. At times, the aching becomes unbearable and can interfere with your quality of life. Fortunately, you don’t have to search far and wide to get effective medical treatment for arthritis pain relief. You can turn to your family practice doctor… 

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Physical Rehab and At-Home Exercises

Physical rehabilitation is the process of restoring patients to their original condition. Incidents that could make this necessary include injuries and surgery. Pain can also be debilitating and limit one’s ability to do daily activities. Physical rehabilitation programs not only help you get back to normal but also enhance your ability to move despite your… 

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COVID Testing: What You Need to Know

More than a year since the start of its onslaught, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend lives and economies the world over, and there is still no cure-all, foolproof solution in sight. Even with the implementation of mass vaccination programs in the United States, COVID testing remains a key element in mitigation strategies. That is… 

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The Essential Roles of a Family Medicine Doctor

A family medicine doctor provides comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages for a variety of acute and chronic health problems. They perform a number of essential roles and can be an ideal choice for your whole family. A family medicine doctor provides personal, comprehensive, and holistic care for patients regardless of age, gender,… 

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Family Practice Doctor vs. General Practitioner

Family practice and general practice are used interchangeably by many people. That is understandable since family doctors and general practitioners have many similarities. However, some details set these physicians apart. Learning the differences between a family doctor and a general practitioner will help you make informed decisions about your health care. Here is more information… 

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