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Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern. You fast during a certain period of time each day. You then eat during… 12 hours. That’s how long it takes your body to switch from using glucose for energy to using fat for energy. Additionally, it will take…
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Child Safety: Keeping Your Home Safe for Your Baby
If you have a baby in your house, you need to make sure they stay safe. You may need to… check the temperature of the hot water from the faucet, run the water over a meat or candy thermometer for 3 minutes. Add non-skid rubber…
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Depression
Our depression health hub offers important information and resources to help you understand and manage your condition… Read Article Doctors' Notes Conditions Related to Depression Bipolar Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder Generalized Anxiety Disorder Dementia LGBTQ+ Mental Health Issues Emotional Eating Schizophrenia Additional Depression Resources 988…
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New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
Typically, the excitement of New Year’s resolutions lasts until sometime around the mid February. Make this the year that you… their experience in life. Look for younger friends who can keep you on trend. Look for friends from different countries who can add culture to…
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Ovarian Cyst
An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac in or on a person’s ovary. It is very common. Many times, these… surgery if the cyst: Doesn’t go away after several menstrual periods Gets larger Looks unusual on the sonogram Causes pain In addition, if you’re past…
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Pain Management After Surgery
Recovering from surgery typically involves the use of prescription or over-the-counter pain medicine… pain level, NSAIDs can stop or lessen pain. They prevent you from using stronger medicine, such as morphine. You can’t get addicted to NSAIDs. What are the risks of NSAIDs? NSAIDs may…
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Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder that affects the nervous system and causes tremors, slowed movements and stiff muscles… What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease is a kind of movement disorder. It affects the nervous system and causes problems with muscle movement. It is…
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Hope After a Life-Changing Diagnosis
From diagnosis through ongoing treatment, I help my patients who have HIV live longer, healthier lives and avoid passing HIV… One of the most challenging parts of being a family doctor is giving a patient a life-changing diagnosis. It’s a delicate tightrope to walk…
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How to Choose a Family Doctor
A family doctor is trained in all areas of medicine to take care of your whole family. Choosing the right… How to choose a family doctor that’s right for you What does a family doctor do? A family doctor is one who takes care of…
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Managing Your Child’s Medicine
Children get sick with everything from the sniffles to ear infections to other less common illnesses. When these happen, you'll likely take them to the doctor. Your doctor may give your child medicine to make them feel better. Here are some things you…
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Rape: What to do After Sexual Assault
Rape is any form of sexual activity that you don’t agree to. It can range from being touched to being… Get to a Safe Place FirstNote: The National Sexual Assault Hotline, 1-800-656-4673, is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Rape is any form of…
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Exercise During Pregnancy
Exercise offers many benefits during a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy. Talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program while… For most people, exercise is beneficial to overall health and wellness. This includes pregnant people. If you are healthy and your pregnancy is typical (not…
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Keeping Your Child Healthy During Cancer Remission
A child’s cancer remission is good news, but parents should remain vigilant while celebrating the condition status… Every parent whose child has been diagnosed with cancer wants to hear this word: remission. A complete remission is when the signs and symptoms of cancer have disappeared…
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Arrhythmia
An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart may beat too fast, too slow, or… What is arrhythmia? An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart may beat too fast (tachycardia) or too slow…
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Drug-Supplement Interactions
Some dietary supplements can cause interactions with prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Learn which ones you should watch out for… Almost half of all Americans say they have taken a dietary supplement. A dietary supplement is a vitamin, mineral, or herb that you take to improve…
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Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know
Dietary supplements are any substances you take to improve your health or wellness… Dietary supplements are any substances you take to improve your health or wellness. This includes vitamins, minerals, and herbs. The most common form is a pill, or capsule. You also can get…
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Learn about the causes of and treatment options for seborrheic dermatitis… What is seborrheic dermatitis? Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition. It affects the scalp, face or inside the ear. The affected areas have white to yellowish flakes. The skin also can be…
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Hypopituitarism
Hypopituitarism is a disorder in which the pituitary gland doesn’t make enough hormones… What is hypopituitarism? Hypopituitarism is a disorder in which your body doesn’t make enough hormones from the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is a small, bean-shaped gland at the base of your brain. It plays a role…
