American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Work-life Balance
Finding work-life balance in the midst of a busy schedule may seem impossible. However, there are ways to achieve… the wheel each day. Look for alternate routes. Talk to your employer about work-from-home options. At home: Eat well. Eat healthy protein at each meal (eggs,…
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E. coli Infection
E. coli are germs that are found on food and in the environment. When ingested, E. coli cause severe cramps… infections come from: Eating undercooked ground beef (the inside is pink) Drinking contaminated (impure) water Drinking unpasteurized (raw) milk Working with cattle Eating food contaminated…
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Your guide to food allergy management and prevention
A food allergy is an abnormal reaction by your immune system to a food. It is usually treated with antihistamines… give your doctor as much history as possible about your allergic reaction Some things to note include: The symptoms you have after eating the food…
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Busting Period Myths
When it comes to your period, you may have more questions than answers. When does it start? How often does… don’t give in to these cravings. While it’s fine to eat a small amount of sweets, don’t go overboard. Eating processed sugars provides a quick…
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Gluten-free Diet
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and grain hybrids. A gluten-free diet means you avoid products that… Lipstick, lip gloss, and lip balms. Play-Doh (if you have Celiac disease, be sure to wash your hands after handling it) Eating gluten-free doesn’t mean…
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Handwashing and COVID-19
Handwashing is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of illnesses including COVID-19. Use soap and water or… in public bathrooms. After shaking hands during flu season and virus outbreaks. Before, during, and after preparing food, especially raw food. Before eating food. Before…
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Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial cystitis is chronic inflammation of the bladder… in the bladder wall (allergy). Or it could be caused by an autoimmune response. This is when your body mistakenly fights something healthy elsewhere in your body. How is interstitial cystitis diagnosed? It’s difficult to diagnose cystitis,…
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Therapy and Counseling
Professional therapy and counseling can improve your mental wellness… Professional therapy and counseling can improve your mental wellness. This therapy can help people who are experiencing emotional or behavioral problems. Also, it can help people who have a mental health disorder. Therapy is sometimes called…
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Texting and Driving
Texting while driving is illegal and can be deadly for you, your passengers, and others on the road… It’s hard to ignore the urge to read or send a text the moment it flashes on your phone, but texting and driving can be deadly. You…
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Bioterrorism
Bioterrorism is the use of bacteria, viruses, or germs to purposely harm large quantities of people or communities… Bioterrorism is the use of bacteria, viruses, or germs to purposely harm large quantities of people or communities. These “weapons” are spread through air, water, or food…
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Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is a screening test that will help your doctor check for colorectal cancer. It may be used for… You may have heard people talk about getting a colonoscopy. Perhaps you’re unsure what the procedure is or why it’s needed. A colonoscopy is a…
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones and often occurs in older women… What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones. It causes you to lose bone mass. Osteoporosis occurs most often in older adults. Women are more likely to have it…
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High Homocysteine Level: How It Affects Your Blood Vessels
A high homocysteine level can damage the lining of the arteries… What is homocysteine? Homocysteine is an amino acid (a building block of protein) that is produced in the body. How is a high homocysteine level harmful? High homocysteine levels in the blood can damage the lining…
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Cat and Dog Bites
Cat and dog bites are common injuries. A family pet or a stray animal could bite you. But you can… Cat and dog bites are common injuries. A family pet or a stray animal could bite you. But you can treat, and even prevent, animal…
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Spitting Up in Babies
Baby spit-up is gastroesophageal reflux, which is when milk or solid food in the stomach comes back up into your… The medical term for “spitting up” is gastroesophageal reflux. It happens when milk or solid food in the stomach comes back up into your baby’s…
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High Cholesterol
High cholesterol is a medical condition that can lead to stroke and heart disease… What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance your liver makes to protect nerves and to make cell tissue and certain hormones. Your body also gets cholesterol from the food…
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After Cancer Treatment
Returning to normal after finishing cancer treatment could mean adjusting to a new idea of what normal is. There are… From the day you were diagnosed with cancer, you’ve probably looked forward to getting back to your normal life. However, it might take some time…
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Stool Soiling and Constipation in Children
Stool soiling happens when children who are toilet trained accidentally leak feces into their underwear. Constipation is one of the… Stool soiling (encopresis) happens in children who are toilet trained. It’s when they accidentally leak feces (poop) into their underwear. Constipation is one of many…
