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Housing Options for Seniors
A senior living community is a place where older adults live. There are many types of senior living communities. Each…
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Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by ticks. It can cause fever, joint and muscle aches, and a “bull’s-eye”…
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Heart Attack | Medicines to Treat Heart Attack
If you’ve had a heart attack, your doctor has probably prescribed medicines you’ll need to take for a long time…
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Henoch-Schönlein Purpura
Henoch- Schönlein purpura is a medical condition that causes a skin rash and potential kidney problems. It is commonly caused…
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Heart Attack
A heart attack is an emergency medical condition that indicates your heart is not getting enough oxygen. It can be…
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Hearing Problems in Children
There are many types of hearing problems in children. Many of these problems result in hearing loss. Loss may be…
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Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic pelvic pain is pain in your pelvic region that lasts for at least 6 months.
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Changing Your Diet: Choosing Nutrient-rich Foods
You should choose a diet made of nutrient-rich foods. Nutrient-rich (or nutrient-dense) foods are low in sugar, sodium, starches, and…
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Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is pain that lasts a long time—months or even years. It can occur anywhere in your body and…
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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is an inner ear problem that causes dizziness.
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Balancing Your Food Plate
Balancing your food plate with the right amount of food, variety, and nutrition is important in staying healthy.
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate. This condition is associated with aging and mimics…
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I’m Pregnant! What’s Safe to Eat?
Recently, my patient Jennifer (not her real name) came in for a prenatal visit. She had been trying to get…
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Hiding in Plain Sight: Diagnosing Hypothyroidism
A new patient thought her symptoms were just part of getting older. By taking time to ask the right questions,…
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Could Stress Be Causing My Symptoms?
Stress affects everyone. Some stress can be caused by good things in your life, such as an interesting project, a…
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Is It “Just a Cold”?
The common cold is an infection of the respiratory (breathing) tract. This includes your throat, nasal passages, and lungs. More…
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My Aching Joints! Is It Rheumatoid Arthritis?
If you’re having joint pain, tell your family doctor. Treating early can help prevent or reduce lifelong disability.
