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Vitamins and Minerals: How to Get What You Need
Getting enough vitamins and minerals is essential to keeping your body healthy. It’s best to get these through your diet… more than 50% of adults have one or more diet-related chronic conditions, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or cancer. In particular, Americans…
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Familydoctor.org is the AAFP’s award-winning consumer website, featuring physician-reviewed patient education materials… number of primary care physicians. In areas of the country where there are more primary care providers per person, death rates for cancer, heart disease, and stroke are lower and people are less…
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones and often occurs in older women… before age 45). Body frame: People who have small, thin frames are more likely to develop osteoporosis. Health: Certain conditions, such as cancer or stroke, can lead to osteoporosis. Controllable risk factors:…
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CBD Oil
CBD is short for cannabidiol. It is a chemical found in the Cannabis sativa plant. CBD oil does not make… arthritis High blood pressure Inflammation from diabetes and multiple sclerosis Acne Anxiety Symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease Cancer Schizophrenia Some studies also…
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Indigestion (Dyspepsia)
Indigestion happens when your body has trouble digesting food. Anyone can get indigestion, either on occasion or as part of… sore on the lining of your stomach (peptic ulcer), small intestine, or esophagus. Gastritis: This is inflammation of your stomach lining. Stomach cancer: This is a rare condition, but…
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Blood Clots
Blood clots are clumps of blood that form inside your body and can be harmful or even deadly if they… a car) Prolonged bed rest (often the case with surgery or illness) Pregnancy Smoking Obesity Birth control pills/hormone replacement therapy/breast cancermedicines Certain cancer types (pancreatic,…
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Dysphagia
Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder that can result from multiple causes… What is dysphagia? Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder, which means it may be difficult to swallow. People who have dysphagia have trouble swallowing solid foods, liquids, or saliva. They may not be able to swallow at…
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Depo-Provera: An Injectable Contraceptive
Depo-Provera is a form of birth control. It is an injection, or shot, that contains progestin. You must get it… Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) is a form of birth control. It is an injection, or shot, that contains progestin. This is a natural hormone that your…
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Hypercoagulation
Hypercoagulation is when your blood forms a clot when it shouldn’t. This clot can then travel through your body. This… What is hypercoagulation? When you get a cut, your body forms a thickened mass of blood tissue called a blood clot. This mass stops the bleeding…
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Getting Help to Quit Smoking
Quitting smoking is difficult, to say the least, but it’s worth making a priority in your life. Don’t go it… Quitting smoking is difficult, to say the least, but it’s worth making a priority in your life. Don’t go it alone. There is plenty of…
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Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are swollen or inflamed veins in your rectum or around your anus. They are very common, especially in people… What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are swollen or inflamed veins in your rectum or around your anus. They are very common, especially in people who…
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Cushing's Syndrome
Cushing’s syndrome is a disease that occurs when your body makes too much of the hormone cortisol… What is Cushing’s syndrome? Cushing’s syndrome is a disease that occurs when your body makes too much of the hormone cortisol. Also, it can occur from getting too…
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Health Benefits of a Good Sex Life
A good, safe, sex life can enhance your emotional and physical health… Safe sex and a loving partner can be a recipe for happiness. Engaging in sexual activity can bring instant emotional and physical satisfaction. The emotional benefits of sex between two consenting adults have…
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Shingles
Shingles is a painful skin rash. It is also called zoster or herpes zoster. It is caused by the same… What is shingles? Shingles is a painful skin rash. It is also called zoster or herpes zoster. It is caused by the varicella zoster…
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Which Vaccinations Do I Really Need?
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is a priority, but it’s still important to get all of the vaccinations your family doctor… I like to talk through the benefits and potential risks of vaccines with my patients. These conversations help them feel more confident about getting…
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Combat Cold and Flu Season
Cold and flu season usually begins when the weather starts to cool. You can take steps to help protect your… Cold and flu season often begins in October as the weather outside starts to turn cold. It can last until May. Each year, it's…
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Undescended Testicles
Testicles are part of the male body. They usually move from inside the body to the scrotum at birth. If… What is an undescended testicle? Testicles are part of the male body. They make male hormones and sperm. Most men have two testicles, located in…
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Genetic Testing: What You Should Know
Genes are found in chromosomes and are made up of DNA. We inherit genes from our parents. Our gene structure… Genes are found in chromosomes and are made up of DNA. We inherit genes from our parents. Our gene structure dictates how our body grows…
